WHAT IS THE MARINE INDUSTRY DOING
We have added some very important links that outline what rules and regulations Australia and commercial vessels have in place to protect the environment
INTERNATIONALLY
IMO-International maritime organisation.
The IMO is responsible for the development and implementation of international maritime conventions and laws.
How do they do this? MARPOL.
Annex I Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil:
Annex IV—Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships
Annex V—Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships
Annex VII—Prevention of Pollution from ships ballast water.
Annex II—Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
Annex III—Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried in Sea in Packaged Form
Annex VI—Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships