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Presentation To The Portfolio Committee On Transport International Convention On Prevention of Pollution From Ships MARPOL 73/78
Presentation To The Portfolio Committee On Transport International Convention On Prevention of Pollution From Ships MARPOL 73/78
ON TRANSPORT
MR MAWETHU VILANA
ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL
29 JULY 2014
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CONTENTS
• Background on Marpol
• Overview of the Convention
• Annex iv
• Annex vi
• Obligations
• Current Legislative Framework
• Consultations
• Other Implications
• Recommendations
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BACKGROUND OF MARPOL 73/78
• Marpol 73/78 was adopted under the auspices of International
Maritime Organisation (IMO ) a UN specialised agency that deals
with maritime security, safety and marine environment protection
• Its stated objective is to “ preserve the marine environment through
the complete elimination of pollution by oil and other harmful
substances and minimasation of accidental discharge of such
substances”
• SA acceded to Marpol 73/78 in 1984 and is party to all other
annexes except annex iv and vi to complete the Marpol 73/78
annexures.
OVERVIEW MARPOL 73/78
• The convention is divided into six annexures:
• Annex I: Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil
• Annex II: Regulation for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substance
in bulk
• Annex III: Regulation for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances
carried in a packaged form
• Annex IV: Regulation for Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships
• Annex V: Regulation for the control of pollution by garbage from Ships
• Annex VI: Regulation from prevention of Air pollution from Ships
ANNEX IV DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE FROM SHIPS
• “Sewage” Sewage" means: drainage and other wastes from any form of toilets and
urinals; drainage from medical premises (dispensary, sick bay, etc.) via wash basins,
wash tubs and scuppers located in such premises; drainage from spaces containing
living animals; or other waste waters.
• Annex iv deals with discharge of sewage into the sea, ships equipment and systems
for the control of sewage discharge, the provision of facilities at ports terminals for
the reception of sewage, and requirements for survey and certification
• It is estimated that large ships that carry 500,000 passengers can discharge about
100,000 litres of sewage per day.
• The environmental problems associated with sewage from ships include the
introduction of nutrients causing algal blooms and reduced oxygen levels which can
pose a serious health risk to people who come into contact with polluted water
during recreational activities.
ANNEX VI PREVENTION OF POLLUTION BY AIR FROM SHIPS
• Flag State: The country where a ship is registered is responsible for certifying the ships
compliance with Marpol Prevention standards
• Coastal State: South Africa as a signatory nation is responsible for enacting domestic
legislation to implement the Convention and effectively pledges to comply with the
convention, annex and related laws of other nations
• The Government of each Party to the Convention, which requires ships operating waters
under its jurisdiction and visiting ships while in its waters to comply with the
requirements of regulation of the Convention undertakes to ensure provision of facilities
at ports and terminals of the reception of sewage without causing delay to ships,
adequate to meet the needs of the ship using them.
OBLIGATIONS TO SOUTH AFRICA
• Under the convention SA has to main responsibilities:
To ensure that its vessels comply with the technical standards set by MARPOL 73/78
To ensure that periodic survey and inspections of vessels are carried out
To issue certificates of compliance to annex iv and vi requirements
CONSULTATIONS
• South African Maritime Authority (SAMSA), ASABOSA-ASL, South African Petroleum
Industry, Transnet Ports Authority; Department of Environmental Affairs
• The Chief State Law Advisers from DIRCO and Department of Justice scrutinised the
Annexures and have confirmed that Annex IV and VI are consistent with the domestic
and international laws
OTHER IMPLICATIONS
• Financial implications: Convention will not have any additional financial to the State.
• Communication implications: The State will deposit the instrument of accession with
Secretary-General IMO after parliamentary approval.
• Security Implications: will not have any security implications
• Implementation Plan