The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

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This Commentary presents an in-depth exploration of what is widely regarded as the most important International Maritime Organization (IMO) convention on vessel source pollution. Leading international experts provide an authoritative analysis of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973/78 and its subsidiary instruments, collectively known as MARPOL. Key Features:

  • Examines the MARPOL system in detail including its annexes and regulations
  • Investigates the history, purposes, rationale and regulatory approach of MARPOL
  • Identifies legal and regulatory issues as well as the challenges of implementation and enforcement
  • Emphasizes the vital role that MARPOL has played in the protection of the marine environment from all forms of shipping

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships is invaluable to practitioners and professionals in ministries and departments of transport, national maritime administrations, intergovernmental organizations, shipping industries and international NGOs. It is also an essential resource for students and academics in international environmental law, law of the sea and international maritime law.

ISBN

978 1 80392 137 2

Publication Date

2025

Publisher

Edward Elgar Publishing

City

Cheltenham

Keywords

International Maritime Organization, IMO, marine environment, shipping, International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

Disciplines

Environmental Law | International Law | Law of the Sea

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

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