MARINE POLLUTION CONVENTIONS

 

* In force or applicable but no longer fully operational.
** Not yet in force and not intended to enter into force.

 

 

 

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954, as amended (OILPOL) 1954

Adoption: 12 May 1954
Entry into force: 26 July 1958
Authentic text: E/F
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

Other source(s):

327 UNTS 3 (E/F)

12 UST 2989

TIAS 4900

ATS 1962 No.7

1958 CanTS 31

JOF 9 Oct 58

1958 RTAF 31

13 Vert A144

2 Churchill 557

Singh 1474

Kiss 101

Arroyo 3, p.326

1971 NZTS 3

9 ILM 1

63 RGDIP 182

Queneudec, 103

Burhenne 954:36

Global

UKTS 54 (1958), Cmnd 595

1962 Amendments
Adoption: 11 April 1962
Entry into force: 18 May/28 June 1967
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

Other source(s):

600 UNTS 332 (E/F)

17 UST 1523

TIAS 6109

JOF 20 Dec 1967

1967 RTAF 88

S.Ex.C, 88-1

1967 CanTS 29

ATS 1967 No.16

1971 NZTS 3

1962 UNJYB 198

68 RGDIP 784

Global

UKTS 59 (1967), Cmnd 3354

 

 

1969 Amendments
Adoption: 21 October 1969
Entry into force: 20 January 1978
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s): Resolutions and Decisions – 6th Assembly. Sales numbers: 1970.4(E), 1970.4(F), 1970.4(S)
IMO document(s) : Resolution A.175(VI)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO CD/Res
Other source(s):

1140 UNTS 340 (E/F)

9 ILM 1

28 UST 1205

TIAS 8505

JOF 11 Jan 1978

57 Vert A731

S.Ex.G 91-2

ATS 1978 No.7

1976 NZTS 11

1978 RTAF 3

Global

UKTS 21 (1978), Cmnd 7094

1971 Amendments (Great Barrier Reef)
Adoption: 12 October 1971
Entry into force: Never entered into force, but incorporated in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973
Authentic text: E/F/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution A.232 (VII)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/C/5.06 (NV.38) of 12 June 1972 (certified copies in E/F)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO CD/Res
Other source(s):

11 ILM 267

Misc 32(1972), Cmnd 5090

 

Misc 36 (1972), Cmnd 5071

S.Ex.K, 92-2

Global

 

 

1971 Amendments (Tanks)
Adoption: 15 October 1971
Entry into force: Never entered into force, but incorporated in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973
Authentic text: E/F/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

·         Resolutions and Decisions of the Assembly-7th session 1971 (resolutions 202–258). Sales numbers: IMO–047E ISBN 92-801-1017-9; IMO–048F 92-801-2011-5; IMO–050S 92-801-3014-5

IMO document(s): Resolution A.246(VII)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/C/5.06 (NV.38) of 12 June 1972 (certified copies in E/F)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO CD/Res
Other source(s):

11 ILM 276 267

S.Ex.K, 92-2

Global

Misc 36 (1972), Cmnd 5071

 

International Convention relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties, 1969 (INTERVENTION) 1969
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Adoption: Brussels, 29 November 1969
Entry into force: 6 May 1975
Authentic text: E/F
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Incorporated in above: Final Act Attachment 1 of 10 May 1971 (no document number)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/H/2.02//A1/H/3.02 (NV.3) of 27 April 1970 (certified true copies in E/F); A1/H/2.02 (NV.5)//A1/H/3.02 (NV.4) of 17 June 1970 (certified true copy in S)
Other source(s):

970 UNTS 211 (E/F)

1969 UNJYB 166

TIAS 8068

UKTS 77(1975), Cmnd 6056

Cmnd 4403

26 UST 765

JOF 3 Jul 75

1975 RTAF 45

48 Vert A651

9 ILM 25

64 AJIL 471

9 Ind JIL 554

41 NTIR 247

2 Churchill 592

Singh 1506

Queneudec 121

MMCC, II, 1994, 1736

Singh 1983 vol 3, 2454

Kiss 230

RMC I,7.70, II.7.70

TIAS 8068

Arroyo 3, p. 342

S.Ex.G, 91-2

ATS 1984 No.4

SD 15:32 1969

1975 NZTS 17

1975 JOF 6717

UD 1969:164

Burhenne 969:89

Global

MEL 3.504

 

 

Protocol relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Pollution by Substances other than Oil, 1973, as amended (PROT (amended) 1973)
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Adoption: 2 November 1973
Entry into force: 30 March 1983
Authentic texts: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s):

Note(s) verbale(s): A1/C/3.02 (NV.9) of 2 February 1977 certified copy in E and F) ; A1/C/3.02 (NV.11) of 1 November 1977 (procès-verbal of rectification)
Other source(s):

1313 UNTS 3 (E/F/R/S)

68 AJIL 577

4 Churchill 451

Kiss 400

UKTS 27 (1983), Cmnd 8924

Cmnd 6038

34 UST 3407

TIAS 10561

1973 UNJYB 91

RMC I.7.80, II.7.80

S.Ex.L, 95-1

ATS 1984 No.5

SD 22:86 1973

1986 JOF 11814

1986 RTAF 70

64 Vert A830

91 RGDIP 223

Burhenne 973:83

13 ILM 605

MEL 3.505

Singh 1983, vol 3, p.2482

Queneudec,132

COMPENDIUN, vol II (1994), p. 1745

ST/LEG/SER.B/18, 457-517

 

 

1991 Amendments (Revision of the List of Substances Annexed to the Protocol)
Adoption: 4 July 1991
Entry into force: 24 July 1992
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.49(31);
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/0/3.02 (NV.12) of 24 October 1991 (certified copies in E/F/R/S)
Other source(s):

UKTS 909(1905), Cm.3115

RMC I.7.80, II.7.80

1993 JOF 13698

1993 RTAF 41/463

MMCC2 pp 698-707

 

 

 

1996 Amendments (Revision of the List of Substances Annexed to the Protocol)
Adoption: 10 July 1996
Entry into force: 19 December 1997
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.72(38)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/0/3.02 (NV.14) of 12 March 1997 (certified copies in E/F/R/S)
Other source(s):

MMCC2 pp 708-720

 

 

 

2002 Amendments (Revision of the List of Substances Annexed to the Protocol)
Adoption: 11 October 2002
Entry into force: 22 June 2004
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.100(48)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/0/3.02 (NV.16) of 22 September 2003 (certified copies in E/F/R/S)

2007 amendments

Adoption: July 2007

Entry into force: not yet in force

IMO document(s): MEPC.164(56

 

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL, 1973)
(See more) Note: As of October 2 1983, this Convention is to be applied as incorporated in the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 and subject to the modifications in the Protocol. The 1978 Protocol also supersedes the International Convention for the prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil of 12 may 1954 as between the Contracting Parties to the 1978 Protocol.

Adoption: 2 November 1973
Entry into force: not intended to enter into force without the 1978 Protocol
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s):
Note(s) verbale(s):A1/O/2.02 (NV.19) of 22 May 1975 (certified copy in E); A1/0/2.02 (NV.20) of 22 May 1975 (certified copy in French; A1/O/2.02 (NV.21)of 22 May 1975(certified copy in R); A1/O/2.02 (NV.22) of 22 May 1975 (certified copy in S); A1/0/2.02 (NV.23) of 15 August 1975 (certified true copy in R); A1/O/2.02 (NV.24) of 28 November 1988 (certified copy in A); A1/O/2.04 (NV.4) of 19 March 1981(procès -verbal of rectification); A1/O/2.04 (NV.2) of 27 June 1978 (procès -verbal of rectification); A1/O/2.04 (NV.4) of 19 March 1981 (procès -verbal of rectification to S)
Electronic version: MARPOL on CD-ROM
Other source(s):

1340 UNTS 184 (E/R)

Singh 1983, vol 3, p.2272

ST/LEG/SER.B/18, p.457-517

1341 UNTS(F/S)

Misc 26 (1974, Cmnd 5748)

Misc 27 (1978), Cmnd 7347

12 ILM 1319

Kiss 320

Arroyo 3, p.353

S.Ex.E, 95-1

SD 22:69 1973

1983 JOF 2919

1973 RTAF 43

1983 RTAF 49, (774)

61 Vert A802

1973 UNJYB 81

Burhenne 973:84/A

Global

MEL 1.502

MMCC, vol II (1994), 1834

 

 

 

Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as amended (MARPOL PROT, 1978)
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Adoption: 17 February 1978
Entry into force: 2 October 1983
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

·         MARPOL 73/78 – Consolidated edition, 1997. Sales numbers: IMO-518A; IMO-519C; IMO-520E, ISBN 92-801-1435-2; IMO-521F; IMO-523R; IMO-522S, ISBN 92-801-3515-5

·          MARPOL 73/78 – Consolidated edition 2002. London,  IMO 2002. IMO sales number IB520E, ISBN 92-801-5125-8;   IB521F, ISBN 92-801-2318-1; IB522S, ISBN 92-801-3557-0; IB523R, ISBN 92-801-4098-1; IMO IB518A ISBN 92 801 5072-3

·          MARPOL 73/78 – Consolidated edition 2006. London, IMO 2007. IMO sales number IC520E, ISBN92-801-4216-7 ; IC520F ISBN 978-92801-2349-4; IC520R ISBN 978-92-801-4254-9 ; IC520S ISBN 978-92-801-0125-6; IC520A  ISBN 978-92-801-5203-6

·         Electronic texts:  IMO-VEGA, MARPOL on CD;  MARPOL on the Web, MARPOL  virtual editions E,F,S

 

IMO document(s): TSPP/CONF/11 and 11/Add1 of 16 February 1978
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.02(NV.1) of 22 May 1978 (certified copy in E); A1/U/3.02(NV.2) of 22 June1978 (certified copy in F); A1/U/3.02(NV.4) of 22 August 1978 (certified copy in R); A1/U/3.02(NV.3) of 22 June1978 (certified copy in S); A1/0/2.02 (NV.24) of 28 November 1988 (certified true copy of Convention and Protocol in A); A1/U/2.02 (NV.7) of 2 November 1989 (certified copy in A);
IMO electronic text(s): IMO-Vega; MARPOL on CD-ROM: includes consolidated text and all amendments in force at the end of 1999. E/F/S sales number CD-801
Other source(s):

1340 UNTS 61,62 (E)

17 ILM 546

Arroyo 3, p.434

S.Ex.C, 96-1

Misc 26 (1974) Cmnd 5748

ATS 1988 No.29

Misc 27(1978), Cmnd 7347

Global

UKTS 40 (1981), Cmnd 827

1983 JOF 2942

1983 RTAF 49 (846)

61 Vert A802 (360)

Burhenne 973:84/A

SD 26:20 1978

 

 

Annex I (Oil)
Entry into force: 2 October 1983
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

Other source(s):

MEL 3.502

RMC I,II.7.160

 

 

Annex II (Noxious Liquid Substances)
Entry into force: 6 April 1987
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

Other source(s):

MEL 5.501

 

 

 

Annex III (Harmful Substances in Packaged Form/ Freight Containers/Portable Tanks...)
Adoption: 17 February 1978
Entry into force: 1 July 1992
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

Other source(s):

MEL 5.501

RMC I,II 1.7.171

 

 

Annex IV (Sewage)
Adoption: 17 February 1978
Entry into force: 27 September 2003
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

Other source(s):

Global

MEL 6.501

RMC I,II 1.7.172

 

NOTE: A resolution MEPC.88(44) was adopted in March 2000 by which a revised text of Annex IV would be considered for adoption at the same time as the conditions for entry into force of the original Annex are met, and this revised text was adopted by the MEPC on the same date as the resolution.
The resolution and revised text are included as item 5 and 6 of the Additional Information Section of the following:
MARPOL 73/78. Consolidated edition 2002. London, IMO 2002. IMO sales number IMO-520-E

Annex V (Garbage)
Adoption: 17 February 1978
Entry into force: 31 December 1988
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

Other source(s):

MEL 6.501

RMC I,II 1.7.173

 

 

1984 (Annex I) Amendments(Extensive Amendments TO Annex I which had been Agreed Over the Years)
Adoption: 7 September 1984
Entry into force: 7 January 1986
Authentic text: A/E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.14(20) in: MEPC 20/19, Annex 4
Other source(s):

1421 UNTS 296 (E/F/R/S)

Global

MMCC vol II (1994), 1939

 

1985 Amendments (Annex II) Amendments (Extensive Amendments to Annex II in Preparation for its Implementation –Pumping, Piping, Control, etc. (IBC and BCH Codes))
Adoption: 5 December 1985
Entry into force: 6 April 1987
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.16(22) in : MEPC 22/21 annex 2
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.15 of 28 February 1991 (1990 amendments to BCH Code) (certified copies in E/F/R/S)(NV.1)
Other source(s):

1460 UNTS 226 (E/F/R/S)

1987 JOF 2964

1988 RTAF 8

MMCC Vol II (1994), 1972

December 1985 (International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code))

Adoption: December 1985

IMO document(s): MEPC.19(22)
Entry into force: 6 April 1987

IMO publications:  (International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)); IMO-VEGA, IMO VEGA on the web, Virtual editions E/F/S

1985 Amendments (Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code)
Adoption: 5 December 1985
Entry into force: 18 March 1987
 
IMO document(s): MEPC.20(22); Resolution MSC.9(53)
Entry into force: 6

IMO Publications:

1859 UNTS 2 (E/F/S)

 

 

 

1985 Amendments (Reporting Protocol)
Adoption: 5 December 1985
Entry into force: 6 April 1987
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.21(22)
Other source(s):

1460 UNTS 234 (E/F/R/S)

1987 JOF 11331

1988 RTAF 59(568)

MEL 2.504

1987 (Annex I) amendments (Designation of the Gulf of Aden as a Special Area)
Adoption: 1 December 1987
Entry into force: 1 April 1989
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.29(25) : MEPC 25/20 annex 9
Other source(s):

1545 UNTS 331 (E/F/R/S)

Act 1991 No. 101(Australia) MMCC, vol II (1994),2012

1989 Amendments (March IBC Code (Lists of Chemicals)
Adoption: 17 March 1989
Entry into force: 13 October 1990
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.32(27) in : MEPC 27/16, annex 5
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega
Other source(s):

1545 UNTS 419

Act 1991 No. 101(Australia)

 

1989 (BCH Code) amendments (Lists of Chemicals)
Adoption: 17 March 1989
Entry into force: 13 October 1990
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.33(27)

IMO Publication:

 

1859 UNTS 402 (E/F/R/S)

 

 

 

1989 Amendments (Annex II, Lists of Chemicals)
Adoption: 17 March 1989
Entry into force: 13 October 1990
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.34(27) in : MEPC 27/16, annex 5
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.11 (NV.3) of 26 November 1992 (certified true copy in A)
Other source(s):

1545 UNTS 419

 

 

 

1989 Amendments (Annex V, Designation of the North Sea as a Special Area)
Adoption: 17 October 1989
Entry into force: 18 February 1991
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.36(28)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.12 of 28 March 1990 (certified copies in E/F/R/S);A1/U/3.12 (NV.3) of 26 November 1992 (certified true copy in A)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega
Other source(s):

Global

Act 1991 No.101

MMCC, vol II (1994),2028

1990 Amendments (Annexes I and II (Harmonised System of Survey and Certification))
Adoption: 16 March 1990
Entry into force: 3 February 2000
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.39(29) in: MEPC 29/22 , annex 5
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.13 (NV.1) of 28 February 1991 (certified copies in E/F/R/S); A1/U/3.13 (NV.2) of 26 November 1992 (certified true copy in A)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega
Other source(s):

MMCC vol II (1994),2029

 

 

 

1990 (IBC Code) Amendments (Harmonised System of Survey and Certification)
Adoption: 16 March 1990
Entry into force: 3 February 2000
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.40(29) and MSC.16(58)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.14 (NV.1) of 28 February 1991 (certified copies in E/F/R/S)

IMO Publication:

1990 (BCH Code) Amendments (Harmonised System of Survey and Certification)
Adoption: 16 March 1990
Entry into force: 3 February 2000
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.41(29)
Other source(s):

SD 38:3

Global

 

 

1990 (Annexes I and V) Amendments (Designation of the Antarctic Area as a Special Area)
Adoption: 16 November 1990
Entry into force: 17 March 1992
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.42(30) in : MEPC 30/24, annex 5
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.16 (NV.1) of 28 February 1991 (certified copies in E/F/R/S); A1/U/3.16 (NV.3) of 26 November 1992 (certified true copy in A)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega
Other source(s):

Act 1992 No. 71(Australia)

US DOS 92-64

CTIA 92(2):97

Global

SD 38:109

MMC vol II (1994), 2044

 

 

1990 amendments (BCH Code) harmonized system of survey and certification)
IMO document: MEPC.41(29)
Entry into force: 3 February 2000

IMO Publications:

1991 (Annex I) Amendments (New Regulation 26 (Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan) and other Amendments)
Adoption: 4 July 1991
Entry into force: 4 April 1993
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.47(31) in : MEPC 31/21, annex 6
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U.3.17 (NV.1) of 20 December 1991: (certified copies E/F/R/S) ; A1/U.3.17 (NV.2) of 20 May 1992 ( corrected English certified copy); A1/U/3.17(NV.5) (procès-verbal of rectification (errors and corrections)) of 23 March 1994; A1/U/3.17 (NV.3) of 26 November 1992 (certified true copy in A)
Other source(s):

MMCC vol II (1994), 2044

 

 

 

1991 (Annex V) Amendments (Designation of the Wider Caribbean Area as a Special Area)
Adoption: 4 July 1991
Entry into force: 4 April 1993
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.48(31)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.18(NV.1) of 20 December 1991 (certified copy in E/F/R/S); A1/U/3.18 (NV.2) of 26 November 1992 (certified true copy in A)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega
Other source(s):

SD 39:92

Act 1992 No. 71

Global

MMCC vol II (1994), 2073

1992 (Annex I) Amendments (Discharge Criteria)
Adoption: 6 March 1992
Entry into force: 6 July 1993
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.51(32) in: MEPC 33/20, Annex 3
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.19 (NV.1) of 27 March 1992 (certified copies in E/F/R/S);A1/U/3.19 (NV.4) of 24 June 1994 (procès-verbal of rectification); A1/U/3.19(NV.5) of 2 April 1996 ( procès-verbal of rectification); A1/U/3.19 (NV.2) of 26 November 1992 (certified true copy in A)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega
Other source(s):

Global

SD 40:28

MMCC

vol II (1994), 2074

1992 (Annex I) Amendments (New Regulations 13F and 13G)
Adoption: 6 March 1992
Entry into force: 6 July 1993
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.52(32) in : MEPC 32/20, annexes 5 & 6
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.19 (NV.1) of 27 March 1992 (certified copies in E/F/R/S);A1/U/3.19 (NV.4) of 24 June 1994 (procès-verbal of rectification); A1/U/3.19(NV.5) of 2 April 1996 (procès-verbal of rectification); A1/U/3.19(NV.2) of 26 November 1992 (certified true copy in A)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega
Other source(s):

Act 1992 No. 216

SD 40:33

 

 

1992 (IBC Code) Amendments (Lists of Chemicals, Cargo Tank Venting and Gas-Freeing Arrangements and other Amendments)
Adoption: 6 March 1992
Entry into force:1 July 1994
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.55(33) of 30 October 1992
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.20 (NV.1) of 1 July 1993 (certified copies in E/F/R/S); A1/C/9.22 (NV.4) //A1/U/3.20 (NV.4) of 24 October 1995 (procès -verbal of rectification to text of the amendments)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega

IMO Publications:

1992 (BCH Code) Amendments (Lists of Chemicals and other Amendments)
Adoption: 6 March 1992
Entry into force: 1 July 1994
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.56(33)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.21 (NV.1) of 1 July 1993 (certified copies in E/F/R/S).
IMO Publications:

Other sources:

1859 UNTS 603

 

 

 

1992 (Annex II) Amendments (Lists of Chemicals and the Designation of the Antarctic Area as a Special Area)
Adoption: 6 March 1992
Entry into force: 1 July 1994
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.57(33) in : MEPC 33/20, annex 8
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.22 (NV.1) of 1 July 1993 (certified copies in E/F/R/S)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega
Other source(s):

SD 40:141

Global

MMCC2 pp 760-764

 

1992 Amendments (Total Revision of Annex III with the IMDG Code as a Vehicle for its Implementation)
Adoption: 30 October 1992
Entry into force: 28 February 1994
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.58(33)in MEPC 33/20, annex 9
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.23 (NV.1) of 1 July 1993 (certified copies in E/F/R/S)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega
Other source(s):

SD 40:146

Global

MMCC2 pp 765-770

 

 1994 Amendments (Annexes I, II, III and V, Conference Resolutions 1-3, port State Control on Operational Requirements)
Adoption: 2 November 1994
Entry into force: 3 March 1996
Authentic text: A/C/E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolutions 1 to 3 adopted on 2 November 1994 by the Conference of Parties to MARPOL 73/78; MP/CONF.2/8
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.24 (NV.1) of 4 April1995 (certified copies in A/C/E/F/R/S)
Other source(s):

SD 42:220

Global

MMCC2 pp 771-777

 

1995 Amendments (Annex V-Guidelines for Garbage Management Plans)
Adoption: 14 September 1995
Entry into force: 1 July 1997
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.65(37) in : MEPC 37/22/Add.1, annex 13
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega
Other source(s):

SD 44:40

MMCC2 pp 778-784

 

 

1996 (Protocol I) Amendments (Reporting Protocol)
Adoption: 10 July 1996
Entry into force: 1 January 1998
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.68(38)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega
Other source(s):

MMCC2 pp 785-787

 

 

 

1996 (IBC Code) Amendments (Lists of Chemicals)
Adoption: 10 July 1996
Entry into force: 1 July 1998
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.69(38)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega

IMO Publications:

1996 (BCH Code) Amendments (Lists of Chemicals)
Adoption: 10 July 1996
Entry into force: 1 July 1998
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.70(38)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega

IMO Publications:

1997 (IBC Code) Amendments (Vague Expressions)
Adoption: 10 March 1997
Entry into force: 10 July 1998
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):

IMO Publications:

UKTS 41 (1998), Cm 4050

 

 

1997 (Annex I) Amendments (Designation of North West European Waters as a Special Area; New Regulation 25A)
Adoption: 25 September 1997
Entry into force: 1 February 1999
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC. 75(40) in MEPC 40/21, annex 5
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.28(NV.1) of 11 June 1998 (certified copies of amendments in E/F/R/S) A1/U/3.28 (NV.2) of 17 August 1998 (re: entry into force)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega
Other source(s):

MMCC2 pp 788-792

 

 

 

1999 Amendments (to Regulations 13G and 26 and IOPP Certificate of Annex I and Addition of New Regulation 16 to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78)
Adoption: 1 July 1999
Entry into force: 1 January 2001
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.78(43) in MEPC 43/21, annex 3
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.29(NV.1) of 12 May 2000 (certified copies of resolutions in E/F/R/S)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega

1999 Amendments (IBC Code- Cargo Tank Venting and Gas-Freeing Arrangements)
Adoption: 1 July 1999
Entry into force: 1 July 2002
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):

IMO Publications:

IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.79(43)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.29(NV.2) of 8 May 2000(certified copies of resolutions in E/F/R/S)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega

1999 Amendments (BCH Code- Cargo Containment)
Adoption: 1 July 1999
Entry into force: 1 July 2002
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):

IMO Publications:

 2000 (Annex III) (Deletion of Clause Relating to Tainting of Seafood)
Adoption: 13 March 2000
Entry into force: 1 January 2002
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.84(44) in: MEPC 44/20, annex 3
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.30(NV.1) of 29 June 2001 (certified copies in E/F/R/S)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega

2000 (Annex V) Amendments to Regulations 1,3,5 and 9 to the Record of Garbage Discharge
Adoption: 5 October 2000
Entry into force: 1 March 2002
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.89(45) in : MEPC 45/20, annex 3
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.31(NV.1) of 28 August 2001 (certified copies E/F/R/S)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega

2000 (Chapters 5, 14, 15 and 16) Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) (under MARPOL 73/78 and SOLAS 74)
Adoption: 5 October 2000
Entry into force: 1 July 2002

IMO Publication:

2000 Amendments (BCH Code) to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk under MARPOL 73/78)
Adoption: 5 October 2000
Entry into force: 1 July 2002
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.91(45).
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.31(NV.2) of 28 August 2001 (certified copies E/F/R/S)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega

2001(Annex I) Amendments to Regulation 13G of Annex I and to the Supplement of the IOPP Certificate)
Adoption: 27 April 2001
Entry into force: 1 September 2002
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.95(46); MEPC 46/23, annex 3
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.32 (NV.2) of 20 March 2002 (certified copies E/F/R/S)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega

2002 Amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme
Adoption: 11 October 2002
Entry into force: 1 March 2004
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.99(48)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.32 (NV.1) of 9 March 2004 (certified copies E/F/R/S)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega

2003 (Annex I) Amendments to Regulation 13G, addition of new regulation 13H and consequential amendments to the Supplement of the IOPP Certificate of Annex I
Adoption: 4 December 2003
Entry into force: 5 April 2005 (tacit acceptance)
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.111(50)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.34 (NV.1) of 5 May 2004 (certified copies E/F/R/S)

2003 Amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme
Adoption: 4 December 2003
Entry into force: 5 April 2005
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.112(50)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.35 (NV.1) of 5 May 2004(certified copies E/F/R/S)
IMO electronic text(s): IMO Vega

2004 Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78)
Adoption: 1 April 2004
Entry into force: 1 August 2005
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.115(51)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.36 (NV.1) of 4 July 2005(certified copies E/F/R/S); A1/U/3.36(NV.4) of 31 May 2006: Notification from Finland.

2004 Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to the Appendix to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78)
Adoption: 1 April 2004
Entry into force:
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.116(51)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.36 (NV.1) of 4 July 2005(certified copies E/F/R/S)

2004 Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)
Adoption: 15 October 2004
Entry into force: 1 January 2007
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.117(52)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.37(NV.2) of 31 May 2004 (certified copies E/F/R/S)

2004 Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised Annex II of MARPOL 73/78)
Adoption: 15 October 2004
Entry into force: 1 January 2007
Authentic text: E/F/R/S

IMO publication(s): 

IMO document(s): Resolution MEPC.118(52)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.37(NV.2) of 31 May 2006 (certified copies E/F/R/S)

Electronic texts:  IMO-VEGA, MARPOL on CD;  MARPOL on the Web

October 2004 Amendments (IBC Code)
Adoption : May 2004
Entry into force: 1 January 2007

IMO Publications:

IMO Document: MEPC.119(52)

Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.37(NV.2) of 31 May 2004 (certified copies E/F/R/S)


July 2005 Amendments (Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS)
Adoption: July 2005
Entry into force: 1 January 2007
IMO publication(s): 
IMO document(s): MEPC.131(53)
Electronic text(s): IMO-VEGA, MARPOL on CD;  MARPOL on the Web, MARPOL virtual edition E/F/S

July 2005 Amendments  (Annex VI and NOX Technical Code)
Adoption: July 2005
Entry into force: 22 November 2006
IMO document(s): MEPC.132(53)
Note(s) verbale(s):
Electronic texts:  IMO-VEGA, MARPOL on CD;  MARPOL on the Web; MARPOL virtual edition E/F/S

2006 amendments (Revised Annex I)
Adoption: March 2006
Entry into force: 1 August 2007
IMO publication(s):
IMO document(s): MEPC.141(54)
IMO electronic text(s): Electronic texts:  IMO-VEGA, MARPOL on CD;  MARPOL on the Web;
MARPOL virtual edition E/F/S

March 2006 amendments (addition of regulation 13 to Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78)
Adoption: March 2006
Entry into force: 1 August 2007
IMO publication(s):
IMO document(s): MEPC.143(54)
IMO Electronic texts:  IMO-VEGA, MARPOL on CD;  MARPOL on the Web, MARPOL virtual edition E/F/S

March 2006 amendments (BCH Code)
Adoption: March 2006
Entry into force: 1 August 2007
IMO Publication: Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code)
IMO document(s): MEPC.144(54)

October 2006 amendments (Annex I)
Adoption: October 2006
Entry into force: 1 March 2008
IMO publication(s):
IMO document(s): MEPC.154(55)
IMO Electronic texts:  IMO-VEGA, MARPOL on CD;  MARPOL on the Web

 October 2006 amendments (Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS)
Adoption: October 2006
Entry into force: I March 2008
IMO publication(s):
IMO document(s): MEPC.155(55)
IMO Electronic texts:  IMO-VEGA, MARPOL on CD;  MARPOL on the Web

October 2006 amendments (Revised Annex III)
Adoption: October 2006
Entry into force: 1 January 2010
IMO publication(s):
IMO document(s): (MEPC.156(55)
IMO Electronic texts:  IMO-VEGA, MARPOL on CD;  MARPOL on the Web

July 2007 amendments (Annex I and Annex IV) (Reception facilities outside Special Areas Discharge of sewage)
Adoption: July 2007
Entry into force: 1 December 2008
IMO publication(s):
IMO document(s): MEPC.164(56)
IMO Electronic texts:  IMO-VEGA, MARPOL on CD;  MARPOL on the Web

July 2007 amendments (IBC Code)
Adoption: July 2007
Entry into force: 1 January 2009
IMO Publication: International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)
IMO document(s): MEPC.166(56)
IMO electronic text(s): IBC Code 2007 Virtual edition
 

 

Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL PROT 1997) (Annex VI on the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)
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Adoption: 26 September 1997
Entry into force: 19 May 2005
Authentic text: A/C/E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

Protocol of 1997 to amend MARPOL 73/78.- Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78.- Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships and Final Act of the 1997 MARPOL Conference including the resolutions of the Conference and the Technical Code on control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines. 1998 edition.  I664E  ISBN 92-801-6089-3;I665F  ISBN 92-801-2291-6; I667S  ISSN 92-801-3534-1; I664A - ISBN 92-801-5074-2; I664C  ISBN 92-801-6066-6, IMO-VEGA, IMO-VEGA on the Web, MARPOL on CD, MARPOL Annex VI Virtual edition (E), MARPOL Annex VI Virtual editions E/F/S  (NB:  Old sales numbers numbers: IMO-668A; IMO-669C; IMO-664E, ISBN 92-801-6089-3; IMO-665F; IMO-666R; IMO-667S)

 

IMO document(s): MEPC 78(43)
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/4.01 (NV.2) of 12 November 1998 (Chinese and Russian texts of the Final Act with Attachment 2 and Protocol of 1997); A1/U/4.01 (NV.1) of 11 June 1998 (Final Act and Protocol in A/C/R)
Other source(s):

MEL 6501 A

MMCC2 pp 793-822

RMC I.7.180, II.7.180

 

2005 Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code)
Adoption: 22 July 2005
Entry into force: 22 November 2006 (tacit acceptance)
Authentic text:
IMO document(s): MEPC.132(53)
Note(s) verbale(s): Notification from Finland A1/U/3.38(NV.1) of 31 May 2006.

 

Codes made mandatory under MARPOL 73/78

International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)
IMO document(s): MEPC.19(22)
Effective as from: 6 April 1987

1989 amendments (lists of chemicals)
IMO document(s): MEPC.32(27)
Date: 13 October 1990

1990 amendments (harmonized system of survey and certification)
IMO document(s): MEPC.40(29)
Date: 3 February 2000

1992 amendments (lists of chemicals, cargo tank venting and gas-freeing arrangements and other amendments)
IMO document(s): MEPC.55(33)
Date: 1 July 1994

1996 amendments (lists of chemicals)
IMO document(s): MEPC.69(38)
Date: 1 July 1998

1997 amendments (vague expressions)
IMO document(s): MEPC.73(39)
Date: 10 July 1998

1999 amendments (cargo-tank venting and gas-freeing arrangements)
IMO document(s): MEPC.79(43)
Date: 1 July 2002

2000 amendments (cargo transfer, personnel protection, special and operational requirements)
IMO document(s): MEPC.90(45)
Date: 1 July 2002

2004 amendments
IMO document(s): MEPC.119(52)
Date: [1 January 2007]
Note(s) verbale(s): A1/U/3.37(NV.2) of 31 May 2004 (certified copies E/F/R/S)

Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code)
IMO document(s): MEPC.20(22)
Effective as from: 6 April 1987

1989 amendments (lists of chemicals)
IMO document(s): MEPC.33(27)
Date: 13 October 1990

1990 amendments (harmonized system of survey and certification)
IMO document(s): MEPC.41(29)
Date: 3 February 2000

1992 amendments (lists of chemicals and other amendments)
IMO document(s): MEPC.56(33)
Date: 1 July 1994

1996 amendments (lists of chemicals)
IMO document(s): MEPC.70(38)
Date: 1 July 1998

1999 amendments (cargo containment)
IMO document(s): MEPC.80(43)
Date: 1 July 2002

2000 amendments (cargo containment, safety equipment, special requirements, operational requirements)
IMO document(s): MEPC.91(45)
Date: 1 July 2002

 

Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972
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Adoption: London, Mexico City, Moscow and Washington, 29 December 1972
Entry into force: 30 August 1975 Depository: United Kingdom, Mexico, USSR, USA
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s):

Other source(s):

1046 UNTS 120 (E/F/R/S)

26 UST 2403

ATS 1985 No. 16, Act 1981 No. 101

TIAS 8165

JOF 14 Oct 77

1977 RTAF 75

56 Vert A728

11 ILM 1294

67 AJIL 626

12 Ind JIL 647

4 Churchill 331

Kiss 283

BGBl.1 II,180

RMC I.7.150, II.7.150

1979CanTS 36

NZTS 1975 No. 20

SD 21:63

Arroyo 3, p. 462

67 DSB 711

S.Ex.C, 93-1

105 JDI 143

Burhenne 972:96

Global

Queneudec, 195

MMCC ,II (1994),1814

Singh 1983 vol 3, 2522

 

UKTS 43 (1976), Cmnd 6486, final act and Convention: Cmnd 5169

MEL 9.502 (incorporating amendments to Annexes 1978 & 1980

UN Doc : A/AC.138/SC.III/L.29 (9 March 1973)(E/F/R/S)

IAEA Document: INF/CIRC/205 (E/F)

 

 

 

UN Document : ST/LEG/SER.B/16 p.464-474)

Procès-verbal -verbal de rectification of the Authentic Russian text: 1148 UNTS 406 (E/F/R/S)

(a) Amendments to the Convention:

1978 Amendments (Settlement of Disputes)
Adoption: 12 October 1978
Entry into force: not yet in force
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution LDC 6 (III) and LDC III/2
Note(s) verbale(s): T5/5.01 (NV.1) of 27 November 1978 (resolution and amendments in E/F) T5/5.01 (NV.3) of 29 December 1978 (resolution and amendments in S/R)
Other source(s):

Misc 11 (1979), Cmnd 7570

18 ILM 520

BGBl.1983 II,142

Global

UKTS 71 (1979) Cmnd 7656

Singh 1983 vol 3, p. 2536

MMCC vol II (1994), p. 1825

 

(b) Amendments to the Annexes:

1978 Amendments (Incineration)
Adoption: 12 October 1978
Entry into force: 11 March 1979
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution LDC. 5 (III); LDC III/12, annex 3)
Note(s) verbale(s): T5/5.01 (NV.1) of 27 November 1978 (resolution and amendments in E/F) ;T5/5.01 (NV.2) of 27 November 1978 (resolution and amendments in E/F); T5/5.01 (NV.4) of 29 December 1978 (resolution and amendments in S/R)
Other source(s):

1140 UNTS 377 (E/F/R/S)

18 ILM 508

BGBl.1983 II,142

Act 1981 No. 101

UKTS 71 (1979) Cmnd 7656

1983 NZTS 4

Global

Singh 1983 vol 3, p. 2540

RMC.I.7.151

 

 

 

1980 Amendments (List of Substances Amendments)
Adoption: 24 September 1980
Entry into force: 11 March 1981
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution LDC 12 (V)
Note(s) verbale(s): T5/5.01 (NV.5) of 27 January 1981 (E/F/ of resolution and amendments); T5/5.05 (NV.1) of 13 March 1981 (Spanish text of resolution and amendments); T5/5.05 (NV.2) of 1 April 1981 (Russian text of resolution and amendments); T5/5.05(NV.3) of 9 November 1981 (E/F/R/S of resolution and amendments)
Other source(s):

1263 UNTS 469 (E/F/R/S/)

BGBl.1983

1282 JOF 691

1982 RTAF 19

UKTS 20 (1982), Cmnd 8555

Act 1981 No.101 (Australia)

Singh 1983 vol 3, p. 2544

MMCC, II (1994), 1830

 

 

1989 amendments (Annex III) (Concerning Characteristics and Composition of Matter to be Dumped at Sea)
Adoption: 3 November 1989
Entry into force: 19 May 1990
Authentic text: C/E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution LDC.37(12)
Note(s) verbale(s): T5/5.09 (NV.1) of 8 February 1990 (resolution C/E/F/R/S); T5/5.09 (NV.2) of 14 May 1990
Other source(s):

UKTS 88(1995), Cm 3002

SD 40:1

MMCC, II (1994), p. 1832

Global

1993 Amendments (Concerning Phasing Out Sea Disposal of Industrial Waste by 1 January 1996)
Adoption: 12 November 1993
Entry into force: 20 February 1994
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution LC.49(16)
Note(s) verbale(s): T5/5.10 (NV.1) of 22 December 1993
Other source(s):

UKTS 89 (1995), Cm 3003

SD 41:256

Global

MMCC1 pp 468-470

1993 Amendments (Prohibition of Incineration at Sea of Industrial Waste and Sewage Sludge)
Adoption: 12 November 1993
Entry into force: 20 February 1994
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution LC.50(16)
Note(s) verbale(s): T5/5.10 (NV1) of 22 December 1993 (certified copies)
Other source(s):

UKTS 90 (1995), Cm 3004

SD 41:260

Global

 

1993 Amendments (Prohibition of Waste Disposal at Sea of Radioactive Wastes and Other Radioactive Matters)
Adoption: 12 November 1993
Entry into force: 20 February 1994
Authentic text: E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): Resolution LC.51(16)
Note(s) verbale(s): T5/5.10 (NV.1)
Other source(s):

UKTS 91 (1995), Cm 3005

SD 41:262

Global

 

 

Protocol of 1996 to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and other Matter, 1972
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Adoption: 7 November 1996
Entry into force: 24 March 2006
Authentic text: A/C/E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):
IMO document(s): LC/SM 1/6
Note(s) verbale(s): B1/G/1.01 (NV.1) of 29 May 1997 (certified copies in C/E/F/R/S); B1/G/1.01 (NV.2) of 12 November 1997(certified copies in A)
Other source(s):

RMC I,7.151, II.7.152

SD 44:344

36 ILM 1

Global

Burhenne 972:96/D

MMCC2 pp 983-1002

JSCT No. 13 of March 1998 p.5

Commentary: NIA 25 November 1997

 

 

 

 

International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co‑operation, 1990 (OPRC 1990)
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doption: 30 November 1990
Entry into force: 13 May 1995
Authentic text: A/C/E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

IMO document(s): OPPR/CONF/25 (E/F/S)
Note(s) verbale(s): B1/C/1.01 (NV.1) //B1/C/2.02 (NV.1) of 15 April 1991 (certified true copies of final act and convention in A/C/E/F/R/S); B1/C/2.02 (NV.3) of 23 March 1994 (procès-verbal of rectification to the Russian text)
Other source(s):

Misc 38(1994), Cm 2671

30 ILM 735 (Convention)

30 ILM 747 (Final Act and Resolutions)

US Treaty Doc. 102-11

ATS 1995 No.12

SD 38:113 1990

123 JDI 1068

Burhenne 990:88

RMC I.7.230,II .7.230

Global

MEL 3.503

UNTS 51(A/C/E/F/R/S) L.O.S. Bulletin No 18 June 1991 p.37-65 (E/F/S)

LSB 18:37

MMCC (1994), 2455

 

 

 

 

Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to Pollution Incidents by Hazardous and Noxious Substances, 2000 (HNS-OPRC)

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Adoption: 14 March 2000
Entry into force: 14 June 2007
Authentic text: A/C/E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):

IMO Publication: Protocol for the Preparedness, Response and Cooperation to Pollution Incidents by Hazardous and Noxious Substances 2000.  London, IMO,  IMO Sales number 1578E ISBN 9789280151367, 1156F  ISBN 9789280141382, 1556S ISBN 9789280141382
IMO document(s): HNS-OPRC/CONF/11/Rev 1 of 15 March 2000
Note(s) verbale(s): B1/C/3.01 (NV.1) of 12 February 2001 (certified copies in A/C/E/F/R/S); B1/C/3.05(NV.1) of 3 Febraury 2006: procès verbal of rectification - correction to typographical error.
Other source(s):

RMC I.7.232, II.7.232

 

 

 

 Entry into force:  14 June 2007

 

International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems
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Adoption: 5 October 2001
Entry into force: 17 September 2007
Authentic text: A/C/E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):


Certified copies: Text A/C/E/F/R/S; Final Act : A/C/E/F/R/S;
IMO document(s):

Other source(s):

RMC II.7.240

 

 

 

International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004
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Adoption: 13 February 2004
Entry into force: not yet in force
Authentic text: A/C/E/F/R/S
Printed text(s):
IMO publication(s):

Certified copies: Text A/C/E/F/R/S; Final Act: A/C/E/F/R/S;
IMO document(s): Final Act BWM/CONF/37; Convention: BWM/CONF/36(E/F/S) Note(s) verbale(s): certified copies (A/C/E/F/R/S)
Note(s) verbale(s): B1/K/1.02(NV.1) of 28 June 2004
Other source(s):

RMC I.7.250

 

 

 

 

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