Pollution by air [ Marpol annex VI ]
Every vessel shall prevent air pollution by complying with the MARPOL Annex-VI and any regional laws and regulations.
“Emission” means any release of substances subject to control by Annex VI from ships into the atmosphere or sea.
SOX Emission Control Area (SECA) means an area where the adoption of Special mandatory measures for SOx emissions from ships is required to reduce and control air pollution from SOx.
Ozone-depleting substances on ships would likely include Halon and certain refrigerants like chlorofluorocarbons etc.
Following are the main sources of marine pollution by air and their Prevention procedure:
Funnel Emissions
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)Emissions
Sulfur Oxides (SOx)Emissions
Incinerator
Cargo vapours, Ozone depleting substances, Co2 Emissions
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