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This series contains guidelines, recommendations and other voluntary instruments that have been adopted, supplementary to mandatory instruments, to assist Member States in the effective implementation of IMO treaties.

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LC/LP Selection Guidance

Sep 2024
Book

International Maritime Organization
The objective of this publication is to provide detailed step-by-step guidelines on the selection of dump-sites for the dumping of wastes and other matter at sea and on development of site management and monitoring plans to help manage dump-sites during and after use. These guidelines specifically address the wastes and other matter that may be considered for dumping at sea listed in annex 1 of the London Protocol.
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Directrices de 2023 para el control y la gestión de las incrustaciones biológicas de los buques a los efectos de reducir al mínimo la transferencia de especies acuáticas invasivas

Apr 2024
Book

Organización Marítima Internacional
Se ha determinado que la introducción de organismos acuáticos perjudiciales en nuevos entornos por parte de los buques constituye una importante amenaza para los océanos mundiales y para la conservación de la biodiversidad. Las incrustaciones biológicas descritas como la acumulación indeseable de microorganismos plantas algas y animales en estructuras sumergidas (especialmente en los cascos de los buques) se consideran uno de los princi Read More
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Directives de 2023 pour le contrôle et la gestion de l'encrassement biologique des navires en vue de réduire au minimum le transfert d'espèces aquatiques envahissantes

Apr 2024
Book

Organisation maritime internationale
L’introduction d’organismes aquatiques nuisibles dans de nouveaux environnements par les navires a été identifiée comme une menace majeure pour les océans du monde et pour la conservation de la biodiversité. L’encrassement biologique décrit comme l’accumulation indésirable de micro-organismes de plantes d’algues et d’animaux sur des surfaces immergées (en particulier les coques de navires) est considéré comme l’un des principaux vecteur Read More
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Guidelines on the Use of Dispersants for Combating Oil Pollution at Sea

Apr 2024
Book

International Maritime Organization
The Guidelines provide up-to-date information on the use of oil spill dispersants for combating oil spills at sea. They are intended primarily for use by Member Governments and other oil spill responders and should be read with the Manual on Oil Pollution section IV: Combating Oil Spills.(IA569E). The decision to review the existing IMO guidelines on the use of oil spill dispersants was taken at the 61st session of the Marine Environment Protection Committe Read More
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2023 Guidelines for the control and management of ships’ biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species

Apr 2024
Book

International Maritime Organization
The introduction of harmful aquatic organisms to new environments by ships has been identified as a major threat to world oceans and to the conservation of biodiversity. Biofouling described as the undesirable accumulation of microorganisms plants algae and animals on submerged structures (especially ships’ hulls) is considered one of the main vectors for bioinvasions. These Guidelines for the control and management of ships’ biofouling to minimize th Read More
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MARPOL Anexo VI y Código NO 2008 y directrices para la implantación

Oct 2023
Book

Organización Marítima Internacional
El Anexo VI del Convenio MARPOL: «Reglas para prevenir la contaminación atmosférica ocasionada por los buques» contiene prescripciones sobre el control de las emisiones de contaminantes atmosféricos procedentes de los buques (capítulo 3) y la intensidad de carbono del transporte marítimo internacional (capítulo 4). Las prescripciones sobre el control de los óxidos de nitrógeno (NOx) que figuran en el capítulo 3 se complementan con el Código técn Read More
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MARPOL Annexe VI et Code NO, 2008

Oct 2023
Book

Organisation maritime internationale
L’Annexe VI de MARPOL sur les Règles relatives à la prévention de la pollution de l’atmosphère par les navires contient les prescriptions relatives tant aux émissions dans l’atmosphère (chapitre 3) qu’au rendement énergétique des navires (chapitre 4). Le contrôle des oxydes d’azote (NOx) figurant au chapitre 3 est complété par les dispositions obligatoires figurant dans le Code technique sur les NOx 2008 lequel couvre la mise à l’essai l’inspection et la cer Read More
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MARPOL Annex VI and NTC 2008 with Guidelines for Implementation

Aug 2023
Book

International Maritime Organization
MARPOL Annex VI Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships covers the requirements in respect of both control of emissions of air pollutants from ships (chapter 3) and carbon intensity of international shipping (chapter 4). The requirements for control of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions given by chapter 3 are supplemented by the mandatory NOx Technical Code 2008 which covers the testing survey and certification of marine diesel engine Read More
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Waste Assessment Guidelines under the London Convention and Protocol

Jun 2021
Book

International Maritime Organization
The Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 1972 (London Convention) and its more modern self-contained 1996 Protocol (London Protocol) aim to protect the Marine environment from all sources of pollution and in particular control and manage the dumping of wastes and other matter at sea. This 2021 edition of the Waste Assessment Guidelines under the London Convention and Protocol presents updat Read More
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Directrices para la evaluación de desechos en virtud del Convenio y el Protocolo de Londres

Jan 2021
Book

Organización Marítima Internacional
El Convenio sobre la prevención de la contaminación del mar por vertimiento de desechos y otras materias 1972 (Convenio de Londres) y su Protocolo de 1996 (Protocolo de Londres) más moderno e independiente tienen por objeto proteger el medio marino de todas las fuentes de contaminación y en particular controlar y gestionar el vertimiento de desechos y otras materias en el mar.Esta edición de 2021 de las Directrices para la evaluación d Read More
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Directives pour l’évaluation des déchets

en vertu de la Convention et du Protocole de Londres
Jan 2021
Book

Organisation maritime internationale
La Convention de 1972 sur la prévention de la pollution des mers résultant de l’immersion de déchets (Convention de Londres) et son Protocole de 1996 (Protocole de Londres) plus moderne et complet ont pour objectif de protéger le milieu marin de toutes les sources de pollution et en particulier de contrôler et de gérer l’immersion de déchets et autres matières en mer.La présente édition de 2021 des Directives pour l’évaluation des déchets dans le ca Read More
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Guide on the Implementation of the OPRC Convention and OPRC-HNS Protocol

Apr 2020
Book

International Maritime Organization
The Guide to the Implementation of the OPRC Convention and OPRC-HNS Protocol provides a step-wise approach for the planning preparedness and implementation process at national and regional levels; and identifies existing publications and available support mechanisms to assist.
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Step-by-step guidance on simple approaches to creating and using action lists and action levels for dredged material

Feb 2020
Book

International Maritime Organization
This publication is intended as a starting place for countries without action lists and/or action levels so that they can minimize the environmental impacts of dumping at sea enabling them to make sound permit decisions and be in compliance with the requirements of the London Protocol and Convention. The texts of this title are in English French and Spanish
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Guidelines on Fatigue

Dec 2019
Book

International Maritime Organization
Fatigue is a hazard because it may affect a seafarer’s ability to do their job effectively and safely. Importantly fatigue affects everyone regardless of skill knowledge and training. These guidelines were developed to inform each party that has a direct involvement in ship safety (seafarers Administrations ship designers companies training providers etc.) of the nature of fatigue its causes preventive measures and countermeasures.Approved by the Mariti Read More
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Directives sur la fatigue

Dec 2019
Book

Organisation maritime internationale
La fatigue est un risque car elle peut avoir une incidence sur la capacité des gens de mer à s’acquitter de leurs tâches avec efficacité et en toute sécurité. Il est important de signaler que la fatigue affecte tout un chacun indépendamment de ses aptitudes de ses connaissances et de sa formation. Les présentes Directives ont été mises au point dans le but d’informer toute partie qui a une influence directe sur la sécurité d’un navire (architectes navals prop Read More
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Directrices sobre la Fatiga

Dec 2019
Book

Organización Marítima Internacional
La fatiga es un peligro porque puede afectar a la capacidad de la gente de mar de desarrollar su labor de manera eficaz y segura. Es importante destacar que la fatiga afecta a todas las personas independientemente de sus aptitudes conocimientos y formación. Las presentes directrices se han elaborado a fin de informar a todas las partes que estén involucradas en la seguridad del buque (gente de mar Administraciones proyectistas de buques compañí Read More
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Guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL: Annex V

Dec 2017
Book

International Maritime Organization
The publication contains: 2017 Guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V (resolution MEPC.295(71)) 2012 Guidelines for the development of garbage management plans (resolution MEPC.220(63)) Consolidated MARPOL Annex V including amendments adopted by MEPC.277(70))
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Guide on Oil Spill Response in Ice and Snow Conditions

Oct 2017
Book

International Maritime Organization
This Guide aims to identify and describe the key considerations directly associated with a response to a marine oil spill in ice and snow conditions anywhere in the world. By addressing elements of planning and preparedness for marine and coastal oil spills in addition to the fate and behaviour of oil spills in ice and snow as well as potential response strategies and options this guide aims to assist incident managers and decision makers in safely implementing Read More
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IMO In-Situ Burning Guidelines

Jan 2017
Book

International Maritime Organization
These guidelines provide critical information and recommendations for the use of in-situ burning (ISB) on open water in the offshore environment generally 5 kilometres from land and and in ice-covered waters. These guidelines will allow the response community to understand and take full advantage of ISB technology as another tool for improved spill response.
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Directrices para la Implantación del Anexo V del Convenio MARPOL

Jan 2017
Book

Organización Marítima Internacional
La presente publicación contiene: las Directrices de 2017 para la implantación del Anexo V del Convenio MARPOL (resolución MEPC.295(71)); las Directrices de 2012 para la elaboración de planes de gestión de basuras (resolución MEPC.220(63)); y el texto refundido de Anexo V del Convenio MARPOL incluidas las enmiendas adoptadas mediante la resolución MEPC.277(70).
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