International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate

The International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate is a document that certifies a ship’s compliance with MARPOL Annex I regulations. Key features include:

1. Ship’s particulars (name, distinctive number or letters, port of registry, gross tonnage)

2. Type of ship (oil tanker, ship other than an oil tanker with cargo tanks, or other ships)

3. Details of oil pollution prevention equipment on board

4. Certification of compliance with MARPOL Annex I requirements

5. Validity period and endorsements

This certificate is used to demonstrate that a ship has been surveyed and found to comply with the requirements of MARPOL Annex I for the prevention of pollution by oil. It is issued by the flag state or a recognized organization acting on its behalf. The IOPP Certificate is crucial for international maritime operations, as it allows ships to prove their compliance with environmental regulations when entering foreign ports. It typically includes a supplement that provides detailed information about the ship’s equipment and arrangements for preventing oil pollution. The certificate is subject to periodic surveys and must be renewed every five years. Port state control officers may inspect the IOPP Certificate during port calls to verify compliance. Overall, the IOPP Certificate plays a significant role in the global effort to prevent marine pollution from ships and promote environmentally responsible shipping practices.