Friday, June 26, 2009

2008 Annual Report Paris MOU

The (to me) surprising statistic in the 2008 annual report is the relatively high percentage (6.01% in 2008) of MARPOL Annex I deficiencies. While there is a downward trend in the deficiencies, the 6.01% suggests that oil pollution is still considered a "step child" in shipboard operations.

It is interesting to note that deficiencies in "ship's certificates" are at 6.55% and "ISM related deficiencies" are at 5.54%, since both categories are (sort of) connected with Annex I.

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