Guidance

UK Ship register large yacht services: complying with MARPOL annexes

Information on complying with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 1 May 2014

Overview

All commercial and private yachts must comply with MARPOL, where it applies.

This guidance

MARPOL annexes

Annex I (oil pollution)

If over 400GT, Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will approve Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plans (SOPEP).

Annexes IV and V (control and prevention of pollution)

If over 400GT, or carrying 15 persons or more, refer to:

• marine guidance note (MGN) 385
• marine shipping notice (MSN) 1807.

Annex VI (air pollution)

If over 400 GT or with engine power over 130 kW, refer to:

• MGN 381
• MGN 386
• MGN 462 for energy effiency

Further information

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

Anti-fouling systems

Additional guidance is given in:

• MGN 398
• marine information notice (MIN) 394

Published 1 May 2014