MARPOL Flashcards
Marpol annex 1 - what are you actions if you saw a little bit of oil or sheen on the water?
Inform Chief Engine and Captain
Notify the appropriate authorities: Report the oil spill to the relevant authorities as soon as possible. This may include the vessel’s flag state administration, the nearest coastal state authority, or the designated national response center. Provide details of the location, size, and nature of the spill, as well as any relevant information about the vessel or circumstances surrounding the incident.
Containment: If it is safe to do so and if you have the necessary equipment onboard, attempt to contain the oil spill to prevent it from spreading further. This may involve deploying oil containment booms or other barriers around the affected area to contain the oil and prevent it from spreading to sensitive habitats or shorelines.
Recovery: Use appropriate oil recovery equipment, such as skimmers or absorbent materials, to recover as much of the spilled oil as possible from the water surface. Follow proper procedures for collecting and disposing of recovered oil to minimize environmental impact.
Documentation: Keep detailed records of the oil spill incident, including the date, time, location, weather conditions, and actions taken to respond to the spill. Document any observations of wildlife or environmental damage resulting from the spill.
Compliance with regulations: Ensure that your actions comply with the requirements of MARPOL Annex I and any other applicable regulations or guidelines. This includes reporting the spill in a timely manner, taking appropriate measures to minimize environmental damage, and cooperating fully with authorities during the response and cleanup efforts.
Prevention: Take proactive measures to prevent future oil spills by implementing effective pollution prevention measures onboard, such as proper maintenance of machinery and equipment, regular inspections of fuel storage and transfer systems, and crew training in pollution prevention and response procedures.
Cooperation: Cooperate fully with any investigations or inquiries conducted by regulatory authorities or other parties regarding the oil spill incident. Provide all requested information and assistance to support the investigation and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Galley wants to throw garbage over the side - mid ocean - actions?
Stop them immediately
Ask them to read the Garbage Management Plan onboard
They can only get rid of food waste from the Galley
Between 3 - 12NM from land, only food that has been comminuted or ground to less then 25mm
- But not in special areas
More then 12NM from land, only food waste and animal carcass
- In special areas, only food comminuted
Everything logged in the Garbage Record Book !!!
How does your vessel comply with marpol annex 6?
We must have
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate IAPPC
International Energy Efficiency Certificate IEEC
Retain fuel samples with sulphur content shown
Keep a log of all ozone depleting substances like fridge gasses onboard
How many annexes are there and what are they?
Annex 1 - Prevention of pollution by oil
Annex 2 - Control of pollution by noxious substances
Annex 3 - Prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form
Annex 4 - Prevention of pollution by sewage from ships
Annex 5 - Prevention of pollution by garbage from ships
Annex 6 - Prevention of air pollution from ships
What are the special areas of annex 5
Mediterranean
Baltic Sea
Black sea
Red Sea
Gulfs
North Sea
Antarctica
Wider Caribbean
What should you be aware of in Annex 6? The ECA and sulphur content.
Emission Control Areas (ECAs): ECAs are maritime regions established under MARPOL Annex VI where stricter emission standards apply to ships operating within these areas. The primary purpose of ECAs is to reduce air pollution and protect human health and the environment from the harmful effects of ship emissions. Currently, there are four designated ECAs:
Baltic Sea ECA
North Sea ECA
North American ECA (including the coastal areas of the United
States and Canada)
United States Caribbean Sea ECA
The sulfur content limit for fuel oil used by ships operating within ECAs is 0.10% m/m (mass by mass)
What do you have onboard in relation to annex 5?
To comply with Annex 5 of MARPOL
Garbage Management Plan
Only discharge food waste en-route on a passage
Ground food not discharged within 3NM
Unground food not discharged less the 12NM
How does Marpol affect you onboard?
MARPOL sets guidelines and procedures to limit pollution from ships
Annex 4 requirements
Prevention of pollution by sewage
Only discharge en-route on a passage
Treated sewage not discharged less then 3NM
Untreated discharge no less then 12NM
What is the IMDG code
The IMDG Code, short for the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, is an international guideline for the safe transportation or shipment of dangerous goods by sea. It provides detailed instructions and regulations for the handling, stowage, and carriage of dangerous goods to ensure the safety of ships, crew, and the marine environment.
What vessels must comply with MARPOL
Annex 1 - All vessels, full compliance oil tankers over 150gt and all all vessels over 400gt
Annex 4 - All vessels, full compliance for vessels over 400gt and/or more then 15 persons
Annex 5 - All vessels, full compliance for vessels over 400gt and/or more then 15 persons
Annex 6 - All vessels, full compliance over 400gt
