Consider the following statements regarding the MARPOL Convention:
- It is the primary international treaty aimed at preventing marine pollution from ships due to operational or accidental causes.
- The Convention was adopted in 1973 under the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and later modified by the 1978 Protocol.
- MARPOL Annex VI deals with the regulation of sewage discharge from ships.
- India is a signatory to MARPOL and implements its provisions through domestic legislation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation:
- MARPOL is the primary international treaty to prevent pollution of the marine environment from ships due to operational or accidental causes
- It was adopted in 1973 under the IMO and modified by the 1978 Protocol
- MARPOL Annex VI deals with air pollution from ships, not sewage; sewage is regulated under Annex IV
India is a signatory to MARPOL and implements its provisions through domestic legislation.
Explanation:
- MARPOL is the primary international treaty to prevent pollution of the marine environment from ships due to operational or accidental causes
- It was adopted in 1973 under the IMO and modified by the 1978 Protocol
- MARPOL Annex VI deals with air pollution from ships, not sewage; sewage is regulated under Annex IV
India is a signatory to MARPOL and implements its provisions through domestic legislation