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Maritime Conventions on Pollution Prevention

  • International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78)
  • International Convention on Civil Liability for Damage Caused by Hydrocarbons (CLC 92)
  • International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Damage Caused by Oil Pollution (FONDO 1992)
  • Convention of the Complementary Fund
  • International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments from Ships, 2004 (GAL or BWM)
  • International Convention on Cooperation, Preparation and Combating Oil Pollution 1990 (OPRC)
  • The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances, 1996 (SNP or HNS Convention)
  • International Convention on Cooperation, Preparation and Combating Oil Pollution (OPRC Convention) and the Protocol on Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS protocol or SNP)
  • Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter of 1972, (London Convention 72), and the Protocol of 1996, on the prevention of marine pollution by dumping of wastes and other matter
  • International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti -fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (AFS 2001), or Anti -fouling Systems
  • Pollution Liability Bunkers: The Bunkers Convention 2001
  • THE HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFETY AND SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF SHIP RECYCLING HONG KONG 2009
  • NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON WRECK REMOVAL, 2007
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78)
Its objective is to preserve the marine environment through the complete elimination of pollution by oil, harmful substances, waste, air emissions and waste water to reception facilities, and minimize the possible accidental discharges from ships.

ANNEX I- Rules for the prevention of oil pollution.

  • Ratified by Honduras.

ANNEX II- Regulations for the prevention of pollution by noxious liquid substances carried in bulk.

  • Ratified by Honduras.

ANNEX III- Regulations for the Prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form by sea.

  • Ratified by Honduras.

ANNEX IV- Rules for the Prevention of pollution by sewage of ships

  • Ratified by Honduras.

ANNEX V- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships

  • Ratified by Honduras.

ANNEX VI- Rules for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships.

  • Ratified by Honduras
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International Convention on Civil Liability for Damage Caused by Hydrocarbons (CLC 92)
Its main objective is to ensure adequate compensation granted to victims of persistent oil pollution resulting from maritime accidents involving tankers and cargo. The principle is the one who pollutes, the one who pay.
  • In process of ratification for 2013, being ratified the CLC 69.
  • It meets voluntarily and the Certificate of Insurance or other financial guarantee relating to Civil Liability for damage due to oil pollution is extends.
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International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Damage Caused by Oil Pollution (FONDO 1992)
Establishes a system of compensation under the CLC 92 is insufficient. The International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution (FIDAC in Spanish) was established in London under the Fund Convention, when it entered into force in 1978. The FIDAC Fund is a global organization intergovernmental established in order to administer the compensation regime created by the Fund Agreement. Any State that becomes a party to the Convention Fund becomes Member of FIDAC.

In process of ratification for 2013

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Convention of the Complementary Fund
A protocol amending the 1992 Fund Convention, adopted in 2003, the Protocol provides an additional level of compensation and its membership is open to any State which is a Member of the 1992 Fund.

In process of ratification for 2013.

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International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments from Ships, 2004 (GAL or BWM)
Subsequent discharge of ballast water or sediments in coastal maritime areas outside the place of origin can result in the establishment of harmful invasive aquatic organisms and pathogens pose a risk to the marine environment, biodiversity, human health and the economic activity. The transfer of organisms between geographically separated water and the possibility that the ballast water discharges cause damage, cause the spread of disease-causing bacteria and epidemics.
  • In process of ratification for 2013.
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International Convention on Cooperation, Preparation and Combating Oil Pollution 1990 (OPRC)
The international convention on cooperation, development and combating oil pollution or OPRC convention is a basic instrument that states have to develop their policies for combating pollution marine.
  • In process of ratification for 2013
  • It gives life to the National Contingency Plan for oil spills and hazardous substances
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The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances, 1996 (SNP or HNS Convention)
It aims at ensuring adequate, prompt and effective compensation for damages to persons and property, costs of cleaning and restoration measures, and economic losses arising from the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances.
  • In process of ratification for 2013.
  • Topic included in the National Contingency Plan for Oil Spills and hazardous substances.
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International Convention on Cooperation, Preparation and Combating Oil Pollution (OPRC Convention) and the Protocol on Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS protocol or SNP)
It is one of the world’s oldest Conventions for the protection of the marine environment with respect to human activities. Its purpose is to promote the effective control of all sources of marine pollution and taking all possible measures to prevent marine pollution by dumping of wastes and other matter. It is in force since 1975.

The 1996 Protocol, which came into force in March 2006, is an agreement to modernize and update the London Convention. Under the Protocol, all discharges are prohibited, except for items that might be acceptable, contained in the so-called “list of permitted discharges”.

  • Honduras has ratified the 1972 Convention and the Protocol of 1996 is in process of ratification for 2013.
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Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter of 1972, (London Convention 72), and the Protocol of 1996, on the prevention of marine pollution by dumping of wastes and other matter
International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems for Ships, 2001 (AFS 2001), or Anti-fouling Systems

he 1996 Protocol, which entered into force in March 2006, is an agreement that modernizes and updates the London Convention. Pursuant to the Protocol, all discharges are prohibited, with the exception of wastes that may be acceptable, included in the so-called “list of permitted discharges”: – Honduras has ratified the 1972 Convention and the 1996 Protocol is in the process of being ratified by the year 2013

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International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti -fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (AFS 2001), or Anti -fouling Systems
Provides guidelines for the recognition and certification of anti -fouling systems on ships (resolution MEPC.102 (48)), guidelines for brief sampling of anti -fouling systems on ships (resolution MEPC.104 (49)) and guidelines for inspection of anti -fouling systems on ships (resolution MEPC.105 (49)). Organoting compounds are chemicals contained in paints “antifouling / antifouling“ used on the hulls of ships and networks. These surface coatings are used to prevent the growth of algae, mollusks and other organisms that hinder the rapid advance of boats.

Organotin compounds pose a real danger to the aquatic fauna and flora. In the sixties, a chemical believed effective anti -fouling paints from metal compounds, in particular tributyltin (TBT) and triphenyltin (TPT), two organotin compounds.

These chemicals are highly toxic to marine organisms (larvae, mussels, oysters and fish), why they are banned, and institute regular monitoring of organotin compounds content.

  • In process of ratification for 2013
  • The Certificate is issued voluntarily.
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Pollution Liability Bunkers: The Bunkers Convention 2001
This Convention shall apply to cases of damage caused by oil pollution, used for the operation or propulsion of the ship, and any residues of the same in the territory of a State Party -including the territorial sea and the economic zone exclusively whatever where the ship is at the time of the spill.

In such cases, the Convention provides for a system of responsibility in which the ship owner at the time that occurred the events whose definition includes registered, the bareboat charterer, the ship manager and the owner of the vessel owner ship- objective and severally liable for any loss or damage caused by pollution resulting from the escape or discharge of bunker oil, as well as for the cost, loss or damage resulting from the use of preventive measures to avoid or reduce pollution.

The Convention, however, provides that the owner may exonerate their responsibility when contamination has occurred as a result of an act of war or a natural phenomenon of exceptional, of willful action of a third party or due to negligence authority responsible for the maintenance of lights and other navigational aids. It will also be exonerated wholly or partially, in those cases in which the injured, intentionally or negligently caused or contributed to the generation of damages.

  • In process of ratification for 2013
  • It meets voluntarily issuing the International Certificate of Civil Liability Damage fuel oil pollution from ships.
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THE HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFETY AND SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF SHIP RECYCLING HONG KONG 2009
It objective is to ensure that vessels are to be recycled once they have reached the end of its useful life do not pose an unreasonable risk to human health and safety or to the environment.
  • In process of ratification for 2013
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NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON WRECK REMOVAL, 2007
The Convention deals with the removal of wrecks, was approved on May 18, 2007 by the International Conference on the Removal of Wrecks convened by IMO, at the headquarters of the Office of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) 14-18 May 2007. The Convention provides the legal basis to allow States to eliminate or to remove from its shores and waters around its shores, waste or scrap wrecked ships posing a security risk maritime transport and the marine environment. To achieve these objectives, the new agreement includes provisions on information and location of ships and shipwrecks and criteria for determining the hazard posed by wrecks, including the assessment of damage to the marine environment. It also regulates measures to facilitate waste disposal, and the responsibility of the owners for the costs of locating, marking and removing ships and wrecks. The ship owner is obliged to maintain compulsory insurance or other financial security to cover liability Convention. The Convention will enter into force twelve months after the date on which ten States have either signed it without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval or have deposited instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession with the Secretary General of IMO. The Conference also adopted the following resolutions: 1. Resolution on expressions of appreciation; 2 Resolution on compulsory insurance certificates under maritime liability conventions, including the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007, and 3 Resolution on the promotion of technical cooperation and assistance. This publication contains the texts of the Final Act of the International Conference on the Removal of Wrecks, the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 and the three resolutions adopted by the Conference.
  • In process of ratification for 2013

To meet the demand for endorsement of Technical Certificate you must submit the following documents:

  1. Final technical certificate
  2. Two copies of the Final Certificate
  3. Two copies of the Provisional technical certificate
  4. A copy of the Inspection Report
  5. Copy of the annual validities of the Certificates

NOTE: Prevention of Marine Pollution Section may request to the costumer additional documentation in cases it deems appropriate

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