HAS MARPOL REDUCED INTENTIONAL OIL DISCHARGES?

The author discusses the effectiveness of the IMO MARPOL regulations which caused many tanker owners to install segregated ballast tanks when they would not have done so otherwise. Both MARPOL and economic factors led to the installation of crude oil washing equipment, and together, these installations have reduced intentional discharges of oil. Such discharges continue, however, because of the difficulties in effectively monitoring and enforcing MARPOL standards, especially on the high seas.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proc Marine Safety Council USCG, v 51 n 2, March-April 1994, p 9 [3 p, 5 fig]
• Authors:
  • HENN, A E
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Oil spills; Regulations
• Old TRIS Terms: Crude oil washing; Discharge; Segregated ballast
• Subject Areas: Law; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00707915
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM