MARPOL Annex 1

Summary

This video delves into Annex I of MARPOL, the international regulation to prevent oil pollution at sea. It explains the causes of oil pollution, its detrimental effects on marine life and beaches, and the stringent discharge criteria for ships. Special attention is given to 'Special Areas' where oil discharge is strictly prohibited. The video also covers the importance of the Oil Record Book and the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan for compliance and emergency response on vessels.

Takeaways

• 🚢 Annex I of MARPOL is a regulation aimed at preventing pollution by oil, and it came into force in 1983.
• 🌊 Oil pollution can be caused by operational negligence or accidents like grounding or collision.
• 💧 The effects of oil pollution on the marine environment include interference with oxygen exchange and the food chain, as well as damage to marine life and beaches.
• 📍 Special Areas are designated sea areas where specific measures are taken to prevent pollution due to their ecological and traffic importance.
• 🚫 Discharge of oil or oily mixtures is prohibited unless certain criteria are met, including the use of oil filtering equipment and adherence to strict oil content limits.
• 📈 Ships over 400 gross tons must follow specific discharge criteria when outside or inside Special Areas, with stricter rules applying within those areas.
• 🛢️ Oil tankers have additional requirements for the discharge of oil from cargo areas, including distance from land and rate of discharge limits.
• 📋 The Oil Record Book is a crucial document for ships, detailing operations related to oil discharge and must be kept for inspection and preserved for three years.
• 🛑 The Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) outlines procedures for reporting and managing oil pollution incidents, and is mandatory for certain ships.
• 📄 The International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPPC) is issued to qualifying ships and confirms their compliance with MARPOL standards.
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Q & A

What is Annex I of MARPOL?

Annex I of MARPOL stands for the 'International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships', specifically addressing the prevention of pollution by oil. It came into force on 2nd October 1983.

How much crude oil and its products are transported across the sea every year according to the video?

The video states that approximately 190 million tons of crude oil and its products are transported across the sea every year.

What are the two main causes of oil pollution mentioned in the video?

The two main causes of oil pollution mentioned are operational causes, such as negligence and cleaning of cargo residues on oil tankers, and accidental causes, like grounding or collision.

What are the effects of oil pollution on the marine environment as described in the video?

Oil pollution affects the marine environment by blanketing the sea surface, interfering with oxygen exchange, and causing heavier constituents of oil to blanket the sea floor, which interferes with the growth of marine life. It also affects the food chain and recreational uses of beaches.

What is a 'Special Area' as per Annex I?

A 'Special Area' is a sea area designated due to recognized technical reasons related to its oceanographic and ecological conditions and traffic density, where special mandatory methods for the prevention of pollution by oil are required.

How many Special Areas are there according to Annex I of MARPOL?

According to the video, there are ten Special Areas under Annex I of MARPOL.

What are the discharge criteria for ships as per Annex I?

The discharge criteria as per Annex I prohibit the discharge of any oil or oily mixture into the sea unless specific requirements are met, including the oil content of the effluent not exceeding 15 parts per million and the use of oil filtering equipment.

What is the significance of the Oil Record Book (ORB) in Annex I?

The Oil Record Book is a crucial document that records various operations related to oil handling on ships, ensuring compliance with Annex I requirements and is subject to inspection by port state control and other authorities.

What are the two parts of the Oil Record Book as mentioned in the video?

The Oil Record Book is divided into Part I for machinery space operations, required for oil tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above, and Part II for cargo and ballast operations, required for all oil tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above.

What is the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) and why is it important?

The Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) is a plan that contains procedures to report oil pollution incidents, contact authorities, and immediate actions to reduce or control oil discharge. It is important for ships to have an approved SOPEP to respond effectively to oil pollution incidents.

What is the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPPC) and its purpose?

The International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPPC) is a certificate carried onboard every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above, issued by the administration. It signifies that the ship complies with the requirements for the prevention of oil pollution and is valid for a period not exceeding five years.