International:


Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships, 1973

Summary of Provisions:

  • The 1978 Protocol modifies various provisions of the 1973 London Convention, and in particular of its annex I and also postpones the entry into force of annex II of the Convention for a period of at least three years.
  • To give effect to the provisions of the Protocol and its Annex, and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships, 1973, subject to the modifications and additions set out in the Protocol. The provisions of the Convention and the Protocol to be read and interpreted together as one single instrument.

Date of Adoption:
17.12.1978 (London)

Date of entry into force:
2.10.1983

Arab Participants:
Lebanon, Oman, Syrian Arab Republic