1978 Protocol to MARPOL
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The 1978 Protocol to MARPOL is an international agreement that strengthened and updated the original MARPOL Convention by introducing stricter safety and pollution-prevention measures for ships, particularly in response to major tanker accidents.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 | 2 |
| 1978 Protocol to MARPOL canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: 1978 Protocol to MARPOL Context triple: [International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, hasProtocol, 1978 Protocol to MARPOL]
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International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the primary global treaty that sets standards to prevent and minimize pollution from ships, including oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, and air emissions.
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Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic
The Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic is an international treaty that streamlines and standardizes administrative procedures in shipping to reduce delays and enhance the efficiency of maritime transport.
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International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM Code) is an international maritime safety and environmental protection standard that requires shipping companies to implement structured safety management systems for their vessels.
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International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation
The International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation is a global maritime treaty that establishes measures for preventing, preparing for, and responding to oil pollution incidents through international collaboration and contingency planning.
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E.
Convention on the International Maritime Organization
The Convention on the International Maritime Organization is the foundational international treaty that established the IMO as the United Nations’ specialized agency responsible for regulating global shipping and maritime safety.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: 1978 Protocol to MARPOL Target entity description: The 1978 Protocol to MARPOL is an international agreement that strengthened and updated the original MARPOL Convention by introducing stricter safety and pollution-prevention measures for ships, particularly in response to major tanker accidents.
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A.
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the primary global treaty that sets standards to prevent and minimize pollution from ships, including oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, and air emissions.
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B.
Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic
The Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic is an international treaty that streamlines and standardizes administrative procedures in shipping to reduce delays and enhance the efficiency of maritime transport.
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C.
International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM Code) is an international maritime safety and environmental protection standard that requires shipping companies to implement structured safety management systems for their vessels.
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D.
International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation
The International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation is a global maritime treaty that establishes measures for preventing, preparing for, and responding to oil pollution incidents through international collaboration and contingency planning.
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E.
Convention on the International Maritime Organization
The Convention on the International Maritime Organization is the foundational international treaty that established the IMO as the United Nations’ specialized agency responsible for regulating global shipping and maritime safety.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
environmental agreement
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international treaty ⓘ shipping safety agreement ⓘ |
| adoptedBy | International Maritime Organization ⓘ |
| adoptionPlace |
London, England
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surface form:
London
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| adoptionYear | 1978 ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
reduce accidental oil pollution from ships
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reduce operational oil pollution from ships ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
1978 Protocol to MARPOL
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surface form:
Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973
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| appliesTo |
cargo ships
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oil tankers ⓘ passenger ships ⓘ |
| bindingOn | States that have ratified the Protocol ⓘ |
| covers |
equipment requirements for pollution prevention
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operational procedures to prevent pollution ⓘ ship construction standards related to pollution prevention ⓘ |
| enteredIntoForce | 2 October 1983 ⓘ |
| establishes |
requirements for crude oil washing systems on tankers
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requirements for oil discharge monitoring and control systems ⓘ requirements for segregated ballast tanks on certain tankers ⓘ stricter inspection and certification requirements for ships ⓘ |
| field |
international maritime law
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law of the sea ⓘ |
| goal |
enhancement of tanker safety standards
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protection of the marine environment from ship-sourced pollution ⓘ |
| governingBody |
Marine Environment Protection Committee
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surface form:
Marine Environment Protection Committee of IMO
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| language |
English
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French ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| legalForm | protocol to a convention ⓘ |
| legalStatus | in force ⓘ |
| partOf |
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
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surface form:
MARPOL
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| relationshipToMARPOL | merged with the 1973 Convention to form a single instrument known as MARPOL 73/78 ⓘ |
| requires |
governments to ensure compliance of ships flying their flag
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port State control inspections for compliance ⓘ |
| responseTo |
Torrey Canyon oil spill
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major oil tanker accidents in the 1970s ⓘ |
| setsOut |
stricter pollution-prevention measures for ships
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stricter safety measures for ships ⓘ |
| shortName |
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
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surface form:
MARPOL 73/78
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| strengthens |
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
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surface form:
MARPOL 1973 Convention
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| subjectMatter |
marine environmental protection
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prevention of pollution from ships ⓘ tanker safety ⓘ |
| updates |
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
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surface form:
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973
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Subject: 1978 Protocol to MARPOL Description of subject: The 1978 Protocol to MARPOL is an international agreement that strengthened and updated the original MARPOL Convention by introducing stricter safety and pollution-prevention measures for ships, particularly in response to major tanker accidents.
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