50 years of marine environment protection
IMO marks 50 years since the MARPOL Convention was adopted.
On 2 November, IMO is marking 50 years since the adoption of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), the primary global treaty for the prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from intentional, operational or accidental causes.
Ships today must take measures on board to stop sewage, garbage and operational waste entering the sea without restriction – and ships must control emissions into the air. Ships must be designed and built to prevent and limit accidental spills of oil and chemicals. This is all thanks to rules adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
On 2 November, IMO is marking 50 years since the adoption of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (
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