Garbage management
MARPOL Annex V garbage plan, segregation, record book, port reception facilities.
Why it matters
MARPOL Annex V violations are routinely detected by port-state-control. Falsified garbage records carry serious criminal exposure in many jurisdictions.
Common hazards
- Plastic discharge anywhere at sea (zero tolerance).
- Food waste discharge inside Special Area / distance limits.
- Falsified record book.
Practical checklist
- Garbage management plan posted.
- Segregation bins clearly labelled.
- Record book entries match landing receipts at port reception facilities.
- Crew trained on category definitions.
Primary sources
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