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Marpol (international Convention For The Prevention Of Pollution From Ships)

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MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) is an international treaty designed to minimize pollution of the marine environment by ships.

Key Features

  • Establishes regulations for the prevention of pollution from ships
  • Sets limits on harmful emissions such as sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides
  • Requires ships to have equipment for treating sewage and garbage disposal
  • Includes requirements for oil spill prevention and response

Pros

  • Helps protect marine ecosystems from pollution
  • Promotes sustainable shipping practices
  • Encourages compliance with environmental regulations

Cons

  • Enforcement and compliance monitoring can be challenging
  • Some loopholes and exemptions may undermine effectiveness

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