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MARPOL

All yachts, whether commercial or private, must comply with MARPOL, where applicable.

  • Annex 1.  OIL POLLUTION - if over 400 GT.  MCA will approve SOPEP

  • Annex IV.  SEWAGE POLLUTION - if over 400 GT or carrying more than 15 persons.  Refer to MGN 385 and MSN 1807
  • Download  MGN 385           Download  MSN 1807

  • Annex V.  GARBAGE POLLUTION - if over 400 GT or carrying 15 persons or more.  Refer to MGN 385 and MSN 1807
  • Download  MGN 385           Download  MSN 1807

  • Annex VI.   AIR POLLUTION -  If over 400 GT or having engine power over 130 kW.   Refer to MGN 381 and MGN 386.  For Energy Efficiency refer to MGN 462
  • Download  MGN 381          Download MGN 386          Download MGN 462

Any surveys or relevant certification are delegated to one of the six recognised Classification Societies.

Additionally, guidance on antifouling systems is given in MGN 398 and MIN 394

       Download  MGN 398          Download  MIN 394

revised 14/03/2013