Prevention of Pollution from Ships Division

Prevention of Pollution from Ships Division is responsible for activities related to prevention of and response to marine pollution from ships in accordance with the National Contingency Plan for Response to Marine Pollution from Ships, as well as for the periodical updating and upgrading of the NCP. The Division is also responsible for drafting regulations, instructions and procedures within the scope of its authority; collaboration with government bodies, international organizations and competent bodies of other countries in the field of prevention of and response to marine pollution; tracking and implementation of international conventions and European directives in the field of pollution prevention and response; revision of plans for the prevention of pollution in ports and marinas; providing expertise to the Director regarding the complex issues involved in the pollution prevention and response.