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BOS-PRD-0303.901001
These special areas, defined in “resolution 5 of MARPOL annex V” are as follows:
x
The Mediterranean Sea;
x
The Baltic Sea;
x
The Black Sea;
x
The Red Sea;
x
The Gulf Area;
x
The North Sea;
x
The Antarctic Zone;
x
The Wider Caribbean Region including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Offloading of waste at sea
shall
be recorded in the
Garbage Record Book
.
4.3.3 Disposal ashore
Waste destined for disposal ashore may require prolonged retention on board. It
shall
be kept in dedicated
colour coded containers of sufficient capacity. Special attention
shall
be paid to health regulations if
prolonged retention of food waste is necessary.
Port State requirements (as existing)
shall
apply for waste handling and discharge.
Containers
shall
be weatherproof and easy to handle for transfer to shore.
Containers
shall
be positioned so that transfer of waste collected from containers is as easy as possible
without adverse effect on shipboard safety or hygiene.
When garbage is to be discharged ashore, arrangements are to be made as applicable to ensure that
disposal
shall
be through a reputable Company.
In ports where the disposal facilities are a part of the harbour service, the
Ma
s
ter
shall
ensure that the vessel
is allowed to use the amenities.
Offloading of waste
shall
be conducted using proper safety precautions to avoid any risk of pollution.
Offloading of waste ashore
shall
be recorded in the
Garbage Record Book
.
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,
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ility
shall
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(
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ate
)
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s,
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ate i
s
not a
v
aila
b
le.
I
n
suc
h
c
a
s
e
s,
the
v
e
ss
el
shall
pro
v
i
d
e
the Waste
Delivery Receipt included in the Vessel Filing System
.
Wa
s
te i
s
to
b
e
d
eli
v
ere
d
a
s
hore to an appro
v
e
d
re
c
eption
f
a
c
ility.
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c
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s
e o
f
ina
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qu
a
c
y o
f
port
re
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eption
f
a
c
ilitie
s,
re
f
er to
§
4.11.3-Reporting inadequacies of port reception facilities
.
After transfer, empty shipboard storage containers
shall
be cleaned and if necessary disinfected.
4.3.4 Incineration
Incineration
shall
be carried out in compliance with prevailing health and safety regulations (use of personal
protection equipment and the provision of extinguishing equipment
shall
be arranged and complied with).
Local or regional requirements for using the incinerator in special areas or harbour areas
shall
be checked
and approval verified.
Version 04. Original date: 25/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Environmental Coordinator. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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