MARPOL 73/78 Is an international convention for the prevention of pollution at sea. This international treaty was adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1973, and later updated in 1978 after several severe tanker accidents.

The convention includes regulations aimed at preventing and minimising pollution at sea from ships, and this includes both, accidental pollution and pollution from routine operations.

ClassIBS is authorized to act on behalf of different flag administrations to verify that your vessels comply with MARPOL. Our involvement ranges from initial plan approval and on-board surveys to annual and renewal surveys to ensure compliance is maintained.

Immediately after the survey on board, we issue the required international certificates for proving environmental protection, such as:

• IOPP Certificate (MARPOL I)
• NLS Certificate (MARPOL II)
• ISPP Certificate (MARPOL IV)
• Garbage Certificate of Compliance (MARPOL V) 
• IEE Certificate (MARPOL VI)
• IAPP Certificate (MARPOL VI)
• EIAPP Certificate (MARPOL VI and NOx Technical Code) for marine diesel engines (issued after final examination and approval)

Our well-trained and experienced surveyors and office staff involved in the different MARPOL statutory service processes are at your side.