Essay On Marpol Final1500 Word
Essay On Marpol Final1500 Word
Essay On Marpol Final1500 Word
◊ The objective of MARPOL is to control and/or prevent pollution from ships in order
to preserve the human environment in general and the marine environment in
particular.
►Draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the NOX Technical Code 2008
►Draft amendments concerning the effective date of the Tier III NOX emission standards
The number of Contracting Governments to the International Convention for the Control and
Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention), is currently 38,
representing 30.38% of the world's merchant fleet tonnage. The Committee urged those States which have
not yet ratified the Convention to do so at the earliest possible opportunity as at 02 December 2013.
However, until 31 May 2014 it was neither settle nor in force. World community / Flag state should
come forward to enforce the convention to implement that and minimize the harm of said harmful aquatic
organism carried by ballast water. As early the convention will in force the danger will minimize.
It might take times to reach the decision regarding the matter. However, this type of development in
MARPOL, will beneficial in future generation to protect the environment more effectively.
Inclusion of gas only fuelled engines in MARPOL Annex VI, will be a step forward decision . Another
important issue is Standard specification of shipboard gasification waste-to-energy systems which will
be most economical to the shipping company and recycling of waste to energy. The other issue is
Supplement to the IAPP Certificate and associated draft guidance, though some members opposing the
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process. Above matter should be solve in a such standard manner to adopt by all countries to comply
with. The importance of standard mutual agreement about the issue is the pillar of succeeding the goal.
The contribution of $80,000 by Norway for the organization of workshops on the transfer of technology is
a great appreciation in this regard. It is necessary to include such contribution from the financially solved
countries.
►Standard specification for shipboard incinerators : Existing ship , new ship, type of ship ( eg.
passenger, bulk etc.) issue is the main topic for the incinerators, however standard guideline to finalize
the 2014 Standard specification for shipboard incinerators and the associated draft MEPC resolution is
necessary to reach the final decision regarding the amendment. It is the vital part of gas emission from
ships and related to the main problem of emission control.
►Polar Code matters: Draft has been made with a view to their adoption at future sessions, taking into
account that a number of provisions still remained in square brackets / pending throughout the draft Code.
But in relation to the Pollution scenario which will be a huge and un-predictable damage due to in-
appropriate salvage facilities. The code should be prepare in draft as soon as possible . Moreover, it is
necessary to implement the code in an urgent basis.
►Lack of supremacy power : Though IMO is the supreme organization to adopt convention etc. but the
implementation is solely depend upon the member state in another word flag state and port state.
Amendment should be bring in top of the table to enrich the IMO as a powerful organization to make it a
Parent organization.
►Technical reason for Flag / Port state: Due to insufficient technical advancement or trained / skilled
inspector to check randomly regarding the progress or compliance regulation / amendments Flag state /
Port state suffer problem in many cases.
►Commercial cause for flag state: Shipping companies choose the option to gain a financial favor.
The shipping companies believe in goal based principle. Moreover they run their vessel for money,
irrespective of Human health, environmental protection, Safety of life, etc. They try to impede the rules
and regulations as much as possible to avoid additional expenses require to implement the Laws. Flag
state like Panama make leeway to attract their registry. Flag of convenience is common like Panama,
Marshall island etc. who has the highest number of vessel in the world in this regard. To keep their
carriers benefit they argue to the IMO regarding any convention, code, protocol etc. Commercial issue is
the most important problem by Flag state who need to control the vessel commercially gainer as well as
to ensure international compliance to the Convention.
►Lack of Flag state monitoring: As the flag state representative are not present in the many of the ports
where their vessel visiting frequently. Thus they are unable to monitor/ asses the situation of the said
vessel regarding compliance. However, now a days Port state can keep a major contribution towards the
issue.
►Existing ships / types of ships : The most of Flag States who representing the world’s merchant
shipping tonnage, has a large quantity of ship to monitor and implement same rules for new and
existing ships under their flag. After new regulations in force it is necessary in most cases to
additionally equipped / major change in some construction or machinery etc. for existing ship which
cause an
Un-expected delay to bring international body to come in an agreement. Ballast water management is a
best example of that. Another example is Standard specification for shipboard incinerators.
►Reception facilities for most of Annexes : One of the major issue is lack of port reception facilities
/availability worldwide to implement the regulations containment in Annexes. IMO guidelines given to
the member or signee state but port reception facilities is still in below average worldwide for Annex- I ,
even though Annex-v. Port state are unable to take action regarding this scenario.
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►Lack of trained personnel: As frequently the changes come to the Marpol, trained and qualified
personnel for Flag and Port state are necessary to inspect the vessel regarding the compliance. But the
human resources and the training or expertise on the new topics is inadequate, which is the major
deficiency in compliance.
►Lack of time for Port state monitoring: Now a days due to faster operation of vessel like container,
chemical carrier etc. has a very limited period of Port stay. For example in some cases vessel arrived at
Conclusion: All the issue discussed and recalled in the MEPC (66) meeting session is vital important to
protect the marine environment, life at sea, human health, as well as marine life. Discussion on the most
of the above issue are positive and the progress is quite good. More survey, research and critical
assessment prior adopting the guideline/ amendment is necessary. However, the political issue / dispute
between member countries, oppose from shipping owners due to commercial goal, Commercial thought
of member / flag state , Scarcity of fund in the IMO is the reason not to implement or reach an agreement
on various issue .The implementation and enforcement is the final success to the Marine environment.
( Source: SOLAS, MARPOL, IMO website, MARPOL website, course materials from LJMU)