Annex I sets out regulations to prevent pollution of the marine environment by oil from operational or accidental discharges.
Key requirements:
- Procedures for cargo handling, tank cleaning, and sludge management
- Strict control of oil discharges into the sea
- Mandatory use of Oil Record Books (ORB)
- Installation of pollution prevention equipment (e.g. Oily Water Separators)
- Segregated ballast tanks in tankers
