Complying with the MARPOL annexes
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) applies to virtually all vessels at sea. MARPOL's six annexes relate to the international requirements to prevent pollution by ships in the following areas.
Annex I - oil pollution
Annex II - control of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk
Annex III - prevention of pollution by harmful substances carried by sea in packaged form
Annex IV - sewage
Annex V - garbage
Annex VI - air pollution
The Large Yacht Code is not an equivalent to MARPOL which applies in full to large yachts. Those yachts over 400GT require MARPOL certification.
We can advise on all aspects of MARPOL compliance and ballast water management.
MARPOL surveys and certification are delegated by the UK to Recognised Organisations.
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