Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf International regulation
gptkbp:adoptedBy gptkb:International_Maritime_Organization
1993
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:MARPOL_Annex_IV
gptkbp:amendedBy MEPC resolutions
gptkbp:appliesTo ships engaged in international voyages
ships certified to carry more than 15 persons
ships of 400 gross tonnage and above
gptkbp:category marine environmental protection
gptkbp:enforcedBy flag states
port states
gptkbp:enteredIntoForce 27 September 2003
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships
gptkbp:legalBasis gptkb:MARPOL_73/78
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:MARPOL_Convention
gptkbp:prohibits discharge of untreated sewage into the sea
gptkbp:purpose prevent marine pollution by sewage discharge
gptkbp:requires gptkb:International_Sewage_Pollution_Prevention_Certificate
ships to have sewage comminuting and disinfecting systems
ships to have sewage holding tanks
ships to have sewage treatment plants
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MARPOL_73/78
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7