Basic Tanker Operations Practice Test

MARPOL 73/78 is about preventing pollution from ships. It provides the international framework to limit discharges and emissions from ships and to require equipment, procedures, and inspections that protect the marine environment. The convention, originally formed in 1973 and amended in 1978, covers pollution from oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, and air emissions through its annexes and enforcement provisions. This focus on preventing pollution sets it apart from other topics like safety of life at sea, crew training standards, or specialized gas carrier codes, which address different aspects of maritime operations.