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The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
A Commentary
9781803921372 Edward Elgar Publishing
This Commentary presents an in-depth exploration of what is widely regarded as the most important International Maritime Organization (IMO) convention on vessel source pollution. Leading international experts provide an authoritative analysis of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973/78 and its subsidiary instruments, collectively known as MARPOL.
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This Commentary presents an in-depth exploration of what is widely regarded as the most important International Maritime Organization (IMO) convention on vessel source pollution. Leading international experts provide an authoritative analysis of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973/78 and its subsidiary instruments, collectively known as MARPOL.
Key Features:
● Examines the MARPOL system in detail including its annexes and regulations
● Investigates the history, purposes, rationale and regulatory approach of MARPOL
● Identifies legal and regulatory issues as well as the challenges of implementation and enforcement
● Emphasizes the vital role that MARPOL has played in the protection of the marine environment from all forms of shipping
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships is invaluable to practitioners and professionals in ministries and departments of transport, national maritime administrations, intergovernmental organizations, shipping industries and international NGOs. It is also an essential resource for students and academics in environmental law and international maritime law.
Key Features:
● Examines the MARPOL system in detail including its annexes and regulations
● Investigates the history, purposes, rationale and regulatory approach of MARPOL
● Identifies legal and regulatory issues as well as the challenges of implementation and enforcement
● Emphasizes the vital role that MARPOL has played in the protection of the marine environment from all forms of shipping
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships is invaluable to practitioners and professionals in ministries and departments of transport, national maritime administrations, intergovernmental organizations, shipping industries and international NGOs. It is also an essential resource for students and academics in environmental law and international maritime law.
Critical Acclaim
‘Ringbom and Chircop succeed in getting no less than 30 experts to give their take on MARPOL 50 years on, via 26 chapters dedicated to context and the convention itself and its annexes – a hugely interesting and useful tool to all academics and practitioners alike functioning in the maritime space.’
– Ann Fenech, President, Comite Maritime International
– Ann Fenech, President, Comite Maritime International
