The MARPOL Convention and the Designation of the Caribbean Sea as a Special Area

This CARICOM factsheet outlines the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), explaining its key annexes that regulate oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, and air pollution from vessels. It also describes the designation of the Wider Caribbean Region as a Special Area under MARPOL Annex V, highlighting stricter controls on ship-generated waste and the responsibilities of Caribbean states in marine pollution prevention.