Marine Pollution by garbage [ Marpol annex V ]
The impact of Garbage Pollution in the marine environment is more than Aesthetic. Other than spoiling coastlines, it causes severe harm to marine life by ensnaring or ingestion, amongst other things.
The Master shall ensure that shipboard garbage is disposed in accordance with MARPOL 73/78: Annex V.
Annex V totally prohibits the disposal of plastics anywhere into the sea, and severely restricts discharges of other Garbage from ships into coastal waters and "Special Areas".
Garbage Management Plan
A “Garbage Management Plan” issued to each ship. It details the procedures for collection, segregation, processing, storage and disposal of all kinds of ship generated garbage.
Even garbage that is not generated by ship’s complement has to be accorded the same treatment, for example, that left around on deck by stevedores.
The “Chief Officer” is the person responsible for garbage management on board. A Garbage Record Book shall be maintained & records kept for Two years.
Related articles
Energy Conservation Efforts
Pollution by oil [Marpol Annex I ]
Pollution by other harmful substances & harmful packaged goods
Pollution by sewage [ Marpol annex IV ]
SOX Emission Control Area (SECA)
Prohibition on use of harmful (TBT) anti-fouling paints
Pollution by ballast water
Prevention of pollution while carryiung out overboard maintenance
Environment friendly purchasing
Decommissioning / ship recycling
Environmental awareness
Other Info Pages
Home Our home page
Container Ship Operation Basic guidance
Tanker vessel safety guideline Check items in oil tankers operation
Site Map Page listing for this site.
Site Use and Privacy - Read our privacy policy and site use information.
Contact us
Copyright © 2009 Ships business.com All rights reserved.
Shipping industry recognizes environmental protection as one of its highest priorities and that every effort should be made to conserve and protect the environment from marine, atmospheric and other forms of pollution.
Our articles are based on various shipboard activities,prevention of pollution,safe operation & maintenance procedure. We welcome any feedback from our visitors. For any comments or suggestions please contact us Support@shipsbusiness.com.