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25 Clean Seas

 The IMO MARPOL Convention Annex's relevant to the operation of Large Yachts are implemented by the following United Kingdom Statutory Instruments;

  • SI1996 No. 2154 "Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations" amended by SI1997 No.1910 and SI2000 No.483.

  • SI1998 No. 1377 "Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage) Regulations" as amended, guidance on which is contained in MSN 1720 "Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage) Regulations 1998".

  • SI 2003 No. 1809 "Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations". Information on these requirements can be found in MGN 253 Port Waste Reception Facilities Regulations 2003.

The UK is in the process of developing legislation (and related guidance) to implement MARPOL annex IV (Sewage), VI (Air Pollution), and the IMO Antifouling Systems Convention. These annexes may have implications for some Large Yachts. For further information, please contact the MCA.

Parent topic: Annex 5 United Kingdom National Annex
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