MARPOL:
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International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) aims at the prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes.
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The Convention was adopted by the International Maritime Organisation(IMO) on 2nd November 1973.
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India is a signatory to the MARPOL Convention.
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Annexes: The convention currently includes six technical Annexes:
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Annex I: Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
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Annex II: Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
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Annex III: Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form
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Annex IV: Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships
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Annex V: Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships
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Annex VI: Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships.
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