MARPOL Convention was sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following correctly describes the convention? |ForumIAS

[A] It is a convention that aims to provide adequate powers to marine police to curb crime on high seas and EEZ.

[B] It is a convention that aims to enhance global cooperation on coastal area protection

[C] It is a convention that aims to prevent pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes.

[D] It is a convention that aims to address the issues faced by marginalised sections of people.

Answer: C

Notes:

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is one of the main international conventions. It aims at the prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes.
Adopted in: The Convention was adopted by the International Maritime Organisation(IMO) on 2nd November 1973.
India is a signatory to the MARPOL Convention.