International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships Document type Multilateral Field of application Global Date Nov 2, 1973 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-000113) Title abbreviation MARPOL 1973 Title (French) Convention internationale pour la prévention de la pollution par les navires Title (Other) Internationales Übereinkommen von 1973 zur Verhütung der Meeresverschmutzung durch Schiffe Place of adoption London Depository IMO International Maritime Organization Language English, French, German Subject Sea, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Transport/storage Marine pollution (dumping at sea) Data collection/reporting Survey/mapping Court/tribunal Monitoring Oil pollution Resource/damage valuation Oil International relations/cooperation Navigation Enforcement/compliance Dispute settlement Certification Inspection Liability/compensation Maritime zone Hazardous substances Offences/penalties Standards Marine pollution (ship-based sources) Geographical area North Sea Abstract Objectives: To preserve the marine environment by achieving the complete elimination of international pollution by oil and other harmful substances and the minimisation of accidental discharge of such substances. Summary of provisions: The Convention is a vehicle for enforcement and administration of the detailed provisions in the attached annexes I-V, the Protocol on Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Marine Pollution by Substances Other than Oil, and protocols I and II. Protocol I contains provisions concerning reports on incidents involving harmful substances. Annex I contains Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil, including a list of oils. Annex II contains Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk, including lists of such substances. Annex III contains Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Forms, or In Freight Containers, Portable Tanks or Road and Rail Tank Wagons. Annex IV contains Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships. Annex V contains Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships. (Source: IUCN ELC, 08.2005, based on UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 1996) Full text English French Website www.imo.org Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Antigua and Barbuda - Feb 9, 1987 [2] - Australia - - Dec 24, 1974 Belgium - Mar 6, 1984 [2] - Benin - Nov 1, 1985 [2] - Brazil - - Dec 12, 1974 Brunei Darussalam - Oct 23, 1986 [2] - Bulgaria - Dec 12, 1984 [3] Nov 8, 1974 Colombia - Jul 27, 1981 [2] - Comoros - Nov 22, 2000 [2] - Congo - Jan 7, 1993 [2] - Denmark - - Jan 15, 1974 France - - Aug 27, 1974 Georgia - Apr 19, 1994 [2] - Germany - Jan 21, 1982 [1] Mar 4, 1974 Guinea - Jun 18, 1993 [2] - Hungary - Dec 16, 1983 [2] - Ireland - Jan 6, 1995 [1] Dec 30, 1974 Italy - Oct 1, 1982 [1] Jul 3, 1974 Jordan - Mar 17, 1975 [2] - Kenya - Sep 12, 1975 [2] - Malawi - Mar 9, 1993 [2] - Mexico - Apr 23, 1992 [2] - Mongolia - Jun 26, 2002 [2] - Morocco - Jan 27, 1993 [2] - Netherlands - - Dec 30, 1974 Norway - Jul 15, 1980 [2] - Peru - Apr 25, 1980 [2] - Poland - - Oct 2, 1974 Russian Federation - - Jul 10, 1974 Senegal - Jan 16, 1997 [2] - Serbia - Oct 31, 1980 [2] - Spain - - Sep 20, 1974 Sweden - - May 31, 1974 Tonga - Feb 1, 1996 [2] - Tunisia - May 4, 1976 [2] - United Kingdom - May 22, 1980 [1] Feb 14, 1974 United States of America - - Mar 7, 1974 Uruguay - Apr 30, 1979 [2] - Viet Nam - Dec 18, 1990 [2] - Yemen - Mar 6, 1979 [2] - * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Supersedes International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954, as amended in 1962 and 1969 Treaty | Multilateral | London | May 12, 1954 Keyword: Size, Residues, Harbour, Transport/storage, Maritime zone, Hazardous substances, Registration, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Institution, Navigation, Oil pollution, Pollution control Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000135) Amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954, concerning the Protection of the Great Barrier Reef Treaty | Multilateral | London | Oct 12, 1971 Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000578) Amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954, concerning Tank Arrangements and Limitation of Tank Size Treaty | Multilateral | London | Oct 15, 1971 Keyword: Size, Registration, Transport/storage, Oil pollution, Residues, Navigation, Certification, Hazardous substances, Standards, Harbour, Marine pollution (ship-based sources) Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000576) Amended by International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78) Treaty | Multilateral | London | Feb 17, 1978 Keyword: Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, International relations/cooperation, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Certification, Transport/storage, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Maritime zone, Resource/damage valuation, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Survey/mapping, Inspection, Standards, Liability/compensation, Oil pollution, Navigation, Oil Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000112) Cited by Protocol on the Control of Marine Transboundary Movements and Disposal of Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes Treaty | Multilateral | Tehran | Mar 17, 1998 Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001298) International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 1996 Treaty | Multilateral | London | May 3, 1996 Keyword: Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Vessel ownership, Radioactive waste, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Resource/damage valuation, Special fund, Oil, Hazardous waste, Enforcement/compliance, Liability/compensation, Jurisdictional competence, Hazardous substances Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001245) Other references Literature 15 records related to this treaty. 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