Regulations of MARPOL Annex IV

Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships

• It entered into force on 27 September 2003.

• It contains the general requirement for the control of pollution of the Sea by Sewage.

• It covers the discharge standards and the use of approved Sewage Treatment Plant

Chapter 1 - General

Regulation 1 - Definitions

Regulation 2 - Application

Regulation 3 - Exceptions and Exemptions

Chapter 2 - Surveys and certification

Regulation 4 - Surveys

Regulation 5 - Issue or Endorsement of certificate

Regulation 6 - Issue or Endorsement of certificate by another Government

Regulation 7 - Form of Certificate

Regulation 8 - Duration and validity of Certificate

Chapter 3 - Equipment and control of discharge

Regulation 9 - Sewage Systems (click here to know more)

Regulation 10 - Standard Discharge Connections (click here to know more)

Regulation 11 - Discharge of Sewage (click here to know more)

Chapter 4 - Reception Facilities

Regulation 12 - Reception Facilities

Regulation 13 - Reception facilities for passenger ships in Special Areas

Chapter 5 - Port State control

Regulation 14 - Port state control on operational requirements

Chapter 6 - Verification of Compliance with the provisions of this Annex

Regulation 15 - Application

Regulation 16 - Verification of Compliance

Chapter 7 - International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters

Regulation 17 - Definitions

Regulation 18 - Application and requirements

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Reference: IMO Publications & Documents - International Conventions - MARPOL