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.

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