Marpol

Also known as: International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

Marpol is the international convention or treaty that regulates pollution from ships at sea. This includes the regulation of sulfur emissions from the burning of bunker fuel, a key product of oil refining.

Marpol is administered under the IMO.

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