The international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships marpol was adopted on 2 november 1973 at imo and covered pollution by oil, chemicals and harmful substances in packaged form, sewage and garbage. Annex i of marpol 7378, appropriate entry in the oil record book part ii shall be endorsed by the competent port state authority. The changes include criteria for determining whether cargo residues are harmful to the marine environment, and a new garbage record book format with a new garbage category for ewaste. It is a combination of two treaties adopted in 1973 and 1978 respectively and updated by. Marpol includes regulations aimed at preventing and minimising, both accidental and operational, pollution from ships and currently includes six technical annexes. Few companies require ships to maintain an elaborated seal record. The guidance document assists compliance with the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships marpol requirements on board ships by providing advice to crews on how to record the various operations in the oil record book, in particular by using the correct codes and item numbers in order to ensure a more uniform port. Government is available to the masters or operators of all u.
In respect of the oil tankers engaged in specific trades in accordance with regulation 2. Marpol oil record book entries further revised guidance. Governments parties to marpol are invited to encourage implementation of the. Chapter 5 prevention of oil pollution arising from an oil pollution incident.
Oil record book entries machinery space operations part 1 suggested proper entries to the orb the clubs inspectors have noted that the above subject does not seem to be either clear cut or well understood by ships officers or marpol inspectors alike. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast operations. Consequential amendments to the international oil pollution prevention iopp certificate, the supplement to the iopp certificate and the oil record book. The whole idea of prevention of these situation lies on masters being aware of what is required and then being situationally aware of what is going around on board their ship.
Control of discharge of oil content and oil record book november 26, 2017 january 16, 2018 pratham shukla 0 comments oil discharge, oil record book, orb what are the rules regarding control of discharge of oil according to marpol other than special area. Pol012 electronic oil record books marpol annex i submitted by admin on mon, 20161128 08. It is a combination of two treaties adopted in 1973 and 1978 respectively and. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space operations. May 24, 2017 the best bet to handle false oil record book entries is to prevent these. An introduction to the imo international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships 7378 as amended and its provisions. Nov 07, 2012 although it is not fully clarified within the imo mepc 20162 marpol annex v par. The entries in the oil record book part ii should be considered accordingly. Marpol oil record book entries revised guidance at a recent meeting of the imos marine environment protection committee mepc. Marpol annex i, appendix iii form of oil record book, including vessel details, period dates covered from to. The oil record book part ii contains many references to oil quantity. An oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above or a non oil tanker that carries 200 cubic meters or more of oil in bulk, shall also maintain an oil record book part ii cargoballast operations.
The guidance is intended to facilitate compliance with marpol requirements on board ships by providing advice to crews on how to record the various operations in the oil record book by using the correct codes and item numbers in order to ensure a more uniform port state control procedure. The guidelines are to be applied in conjunction with the amendments to marpol annex i that entered into force on 1 january 2011. Discharges will be divided into par new format of the garbage record book amendments to the format of the garbage record book, aimed to. The international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships marpol convention is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc. Tables excerpts from marpol and polar code information on pssa pages. Oil record book part ii entries annex i nautical class. Through its vessel specific customisation eorb electronic oil record book software implements the companys policies and guarantees uniformity and consistency in fleets oil record book keeping.
It details the discharge criteria for the elimination of pollution by noxious liquid substances carried in large. Amendments to marpol annex i regulations 1, 12, 17 and 38, relating to the on board management of oil residue sludge. Regulation 17 covers the requirements for machinery space oper ations, while regulation 36 discusses the cargo ballast operations. The record book, whether as a part of the ships official logbook or separate, is to be in the form specified in marpol annex v. The oil record book part ii, whether as a part of the ships official logbook or otherwise, shall be in the form specified in appendix iii to this annex. Annex i regulations for the prevention of pollution by.
Although it is not fully clarified within the imo mepc 20162 marpol annex v par. Oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships mepc 6224, paragraph 7. Oil record book, part i machinery space operations all ships. The revised marpol annex vi enters into force on1 july 2010. To help you ease your reading of marpol annex 1 to annex 6, click on the annexes. The following pages of this section show a comprehensive list of items of cargo and ballast operations which are, when appropriate, to be recorded in the oil record book part ii in accordance with regulation 36 of annex i of the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973, as modified by the protocol of 1978 relating thereto marpol 7378. Cargo ballast operations oil tankers is required in accordance with regulation 36 of annex i of the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships 1973, as modified by the protocol of 1978 marpol 7378. Ships garbage management under revised marpol annex v. How masters need to handle false oil record book entries. Applicable for all ships, the following machinery space operations shall be recorded in the part 1 of the oil record book. The need for record retention, like the oil record book, cargo record book, and garbage record book, and a brief historical look at the necessity for it, is discussed in this article. Marpol annex 1 get it right the first time, every time. The new revised guidance is intended to ensure compliance with marpol requirements for making entries in the oil record book orb part 1 machinery space operations, and includes examples of orb entries showing the correct use of the different codes and item numbers, along with explanatory notes.
New format of the garbage record book amendments to the format of the garbage record book, aimed to simplify the recording process, enter into force internationally on 1 march 2018. Record retention requirements from maritime law bright hub. Annex i regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil. Machinery space operations all ships is required to record. All cargo vessels where marpol convention is applicable must have an oil record book where the chief engineer will record all oil or sludge transfers and discharges within the vessel. Oil record book, part ii cargoballast operations oil tankers the following pages of this section show a comprehensive list of items of cargo and ballast operations which are, when appropriate, to be recorded in the oil record book part ii in accordance with regulation 36 of annex i of the.
The oil record book helps crew members log and keep. Oil record book oltagebuch formularusverlag druckerei. Oil record book is required to record movement of cargo oil and its residue from on a tanktotank basis. Sebutkan jenis 2 pencemaran laut seperti yg diatur dlm marpol 73 78. The oil record book helps crew members log and keep track of oily wastewater discharges among other things. The protocol of 1978 relating to the 1973 international. Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above, other than oil tanker, shall be provided with an oil record book, part i machinery space operations every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above shall also be provided with an oil record book. The jho decision is discussed in the article us law oil record book violations in gard news issue no. Apr 18, 2017 oil record book is one of the most important document that chief officer has to maintain. The amendments to marpol annex v adopted at mepc 70 will enter into force on 1 march 2018. An oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above or a non oil tanker that carries 200 cubic meters or more of oil in bulk, shall also maintain an oil record book. Discharges will be divided into par new format of the garbage record book amendments to the format of the garbage record book, aimed to simplify the recording. Annex ii regulations for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk.
False, missed or incorrect entries are considered a serious offense worldwide. Pemeriksaan permulaan untuk mengetahui bahwa kapal yang di pasarkan telah sesui dengan annex i marpol 7378 di periksa setiap 5 tahun sekali selama masa berlakunya iopp. Record retention requirements from maritime law bright. Nov 03, 2014 marpol international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973, as modified by the protocol of 1978. The form of the oil record book parts i and ii is set out in appendix iii to annex i of the marpol convention. With an intuitive, user friendly interface proimio eorb software is the simplest and yet most effective solution for an errorfree oil record book.
Appendix 2 of marpol annex v provides a standard form for a garbage record book. Oil record book instructions oil record book, part i machinery space operations all ships. The oil record book, whether as a part of the ships official logbook or otherwise, shall be in the form specified in appendix iii to this annex. The limited accuracy of tank measurement devices, temperature variations and clingage will affect the accuracy of these readings. This record book can be part of ships official log book or a separate record book altogether. Oil record book guidelines marpol i waste management. The first electronic oil record book approved by a major flag. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast. Marpol annex vi air pollution need to expand on list of gasses 9 terms. Msn 036 marpol annex i and changes to the oil record book. Every oil tanker over 150gt shall be provided with an oil record book part 2 cargoballast operations. This news provides a summary of the new regulations. Orb is designed in accordance with the marpol annex i. The first electronic oil record book approved by a major.
Cargo residues they include loading and unloading excess or spillage, whether in wet or dry condition or entrained in wash water, but do not include cargo dust remaining on deck after sweeping or dust on the external surfaces of the ship regulation 1. The guidance is intended to facilitate compliance with marpol. The oil record book is another integral part of marpol annex i. The guidance document provides specific examples for the recording of information within the oil record book part i for the following. The best bet to handle false oil record book entries is to prevent these. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space. Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above, other than oil tanker, shall be provided with an oil record book, part i machinery space operations. Oil record book entry and maintenance requirements can be found in regulations 17 and 36 and appendix 3 of annex i of marpol. All ships weighing more than 400 gross tons must maintain an accurate oil record book to document the movement and fate of all oil brought on board.
Although updated only recently, the imo marine environment protection committees guidance for the recording of operations in the oil record book part 1 machinery space operations all ships contained in mepc. Amsa issues guidance on recording operation in oil record book. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This is necessary in order for authorities to be able to monitor if a vessels crew has properly disposed of their oil discharges at sea. Under apps, it is a crime to bypass, or trick, the ows or ocm, as well as to maintain an inaccurate oil record book orb when in us waters. Jun 26, 2018 1shareas per marpol 7378 annex i every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above is required to have an oil record book part ii for cargoballast operations. The oil record book shall be kept on board for a period of three years after the last entry has been made and, at any time during the period it. If a wrong entry has been recorded in the oil record book orb, it should. Control of discharge of oil content and oil record book.
Marine operations note 072010 new revised marpol annex 1 oil record book part i and part ii submitted by admin on fri, 20161125 06. Marpol is implemented into united states law by the act to prevent pollution from ships apps which governs the accidental and operational discharge of oil from ships within us jurisdictional waters. Serious marpol convictions affect an organisations reputation, resulting in it being blacklisted and preventing it from pursuing commercial contracts. One of the requirements, under regulation 12, calls for all ships to maintain a list of equipment containing ozone depleting substances ods and an ods record book. Download pdf the liberian administration has permitted the use of approved electronic oil record book eorb as an alternative substitute of the traditional paper orb and has issued marine notice pol012, rev. Requirements for oil tankers of less than 150 gross tonnage. The document required to be carried on board ships by marpol 7378, annex i, reg. What are the most recent requirements for record retention, including electronic means, for ships to satisfy current maritime law. Marpols first section, annex i, deals with oil pollution and engine room waste and established three key requirements for commercial ships. If there is any ballast or cleaning of fuel tanks, it should be entered in the oil record book. All cargo vessels where marpol convention is applicable must have an oil record book where the chief engineer will record all oil or sludge transfers and. This is the most basic version of marpol seal record. Introduction the marpol convention is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes.
International convention for the prevention of pollution from. This makes it so much important to have the knowledge of making the correct oil record book entries. Read more about pol012 electronic oil record books marpol annex i. Masters have an important role in preventing false oil record book entries. International convention for the prevention of pollution. Us law criminal prosecutions of marpol violations gard. Marpol international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973, as modified by the protocol of 1978. Regulation 37 of annex i requires that every oil tanker over 150gt and every ship of 400gt and above shall have a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan sopep.
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