
Ensure MARPOL compliance with this French guide to ship pollution prevention equipment. Features IMO resolutions, testing standards, and approved systems for oil filtering and sewage treatment.
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Your definitive guide to MARPOL pollution prevention compliance
This essential maritime publication provides immediate access to all current International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions governing pollution prevention equipment required aboard commercial vessels. Designed for maritime professionals who need to navigate the complex landscape of MARPOL regulations, this comprehensive guide consolidates critical compliance information in a single, authoritative reference source. The publication eliminates the guesswork from equipment selection and installation by presenting only the most current, applicable standards for new installations, replacing outdated 1970s and 1980s specifications that no longer meet regulatory requirements.
Comprehensive coverage of MARPOL-mandated equipment
This guide addresses the full range of pollution prevention systems required by MARPOL, including oil filtering equipment, oil discharge monitoring and control systems, oil content meters, oil/water interface detectors, sewage treatment plants, and onboard incinerators. Each equipment category is presented with the most current technical specifications and testing protocols, ensuring maritime operators can maintain full compliance with international regulations. The publication specifically includes the latest revised guidelines for oily bilge water prevention equipment, updated specifications for oil discharge monitoring systems on oil tankers, and current performance standards for sewage treatment plants.
Practical implementation guidance for maritime professionals
Beyond simply listing technical requirements, this guide provides clear implementation guidance that helps maritime professionals understand both the regulatory obligations and operational implications of pollution prevention equipment. The publication supports compliance verification processes, equipment procurement decisions, and operational planning by presenting information in a format designed for practical use aboard vessels and in maritime offices. With its comprehensive coverage of all MARPOL-mandated systems, this guide serves as an indispensable resource for maintaining regulatory compliance while promoting environmental protection in maritime operations.
Current and authoritative regulatory reference
This updated edition represents the most current compilation of IMO resolutions applicable to pollution prevention equipment, superseding the 1997 edition with all recent regulatory developments. The publication includes standard specifications for onboard incinerators, guidelines for SOx scrubbing systems, and all other equipment categories subject to MARPOL requirements. Weighing just 1.8 kg, this printed French-language edition provides maritime professionals with immediate access to critical compliance information without requiring digital devices or internet connectivity.
This printed French-language edition of the MARPOL pollution prevention equipment guide weighs 1.8 kg and is presented in a convenient paper format. The publication contains all current IMO resolutions governing pollution prevention equipment required aboard commercial vessels, including updated technical specifications and implementation guidelines for oil filtering systems, oil discharge monitoring equipment, sewage treatment plants, and other MARPOL-mandated systems. Designed for practical use in maritime operations, this guide provides immediate access to critical compliance information in a durable, portable format.
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This publication includes currently applicable resolutions for pollution prevention equipment on ships, such as revised guidelines for oil filtering equipment, oil discharge monitoring systems, oil content meters, oil/water interface detectors, sewage treatment plants, and onboard incinerators, as well as guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems (SOx).
Yes, this edition contains the latest resolutions adopted by the International Maritime Organization, replacing outdated versions from the 1970s and 1980s, and is applicable to new installations onboard ships.
This specific edition is only available in French, as indicated in the technical specifications.
The printed version weighs 1.8 kg.
This publication contains resolutions applicable to new installations onboard ships. For retrofitting existing equipment, it is recommended to verify compliance with the latest resolutions and consult the relevant authorities.
Yes, this publication is now only available as a locked digital version, readable with the free IMO e-reader.
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