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T. Abramowski & E. Abramowska

Abstract

The paper contains a general outline of world ocean progressing degradation in a global scale, and presents latest works and publications by GESAMP and MEPC regarding prevention of this trend. Marpol 73/78 Convention with Annexes is also briefly outlined, with emphasis given to a new annex focusing on threats posed by ballast water transport and release. The updates and verification of other MARPOL regulations are also discussed. The legislative aspect of ship pollution prevention in Poland is shown basing on "Ustawa o zapobieganiu zanieczyszczeniom morza przez statki" (a standing national act concern

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