MARPOLsopimusta
MARPOLsopimusta, officially the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, is a key international treaty developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that aims to prevent and reduce pollution caused by ships. Adopted in 1973 and entering into force in 1978, MARPOL is a comprehensive instrument that addresses various forms of marine pollution, including oil, noxious liquid substances in bulk, harmful substances in packaged form, sewage, garbage, and air pollution.
The convention is divided into six technical annexes, each dealing with a specific source of pollution. Annex
MARPOLsopimusta applies to all ships of 15 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages, with specific