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26.1. Objective
The Company objective on garbage management is to ensure that garbage is minimized, collected, stored,
processed, disposed of and recorded, fully in compliance with applicable national, international and
classification societies’ rules & regulations as well as tanker industry guidelines and recommendations and
also to ensure that controls are in place to verify compliance to this objective.
Note: Company’s garbage management fully complies with MARPOL Annex V as amended, including resolution
MEPC.277(70) and 33 CFR (sections 151.51 through 151.77) and is based on the guidelines developed by IMO,
adopted by resolution MEPC.295(71), the ISO 21070:2017 and the BIMCO’s Guide to Maritime Environmental &
Efficiency Management.

26.2. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to describe:
 the concept of garbage management,
 garbage classification,
 garbage minimization: reduce, reuse & recycling,
 garbage collection, processing & processing equipment, storage,
 garbage discharge to sea,
 garbage discharge to reception facilities,
 garbage record book,
 training, awareness & information,
 relevant responsibilities, and
 records required,
so that the Company objective on garbage management is fully documented, implemented and monitored
and that requirements are met and where necessary amended and/or improved.
Additional information regarding the special areas and arctic waters is provided in appendix I, and
recommended garbage containers are presented in appendix II.
Note: The Vessel specific section of garbage management is included in the addendum.

26.3. The concept of garbage management

Garbage means all kinds of food wastes, domestic wastes and operational wastes, all plastics, incinerator
ashes, cooking oil and e-waste generated during the normal operation of the Vessel and liable to be
disposed of continuously or periodically (except those substances which are defined or listed in other
MARPOL Annexes).
Garbage management means all activities and actions to minimize, collect, segregate, process, store,
discharge and record the garbage in an environmentally sound manner that is protective of human health
and the natural ecosystems.
The options for garbage management are depicted in the placard MRS-841 Garbage management options
displayed at appropriate places on board (as a minimum at: CCR, ECR, galley, bridge, garbage area, upper
deck).
Prevention of pollution by garbage from Vessels is regulated mainly by MARPOL Annex V which aims to
eliminate and reduce the amount of garbage released into the sea.
WARNING
Discharge of all garbage into the sea is prohibited, except as specifically permitted in MARPOL Annex V.
Any person who knowingly discharges garbage into the sea in contravention of MARPOL Annex V shall be
subject to disciplinary action by the Company, including dismissal.

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26.4. Garbage classification

26.4.1. MARPOL garbage categories
Under MARPOL Annex V, garbage is categorized as follows (only applicable categories are listed):
Category A - Plastics
Plastic means a solid material which contains as an essential ingredient one or more high molecular mass
polymers and which is formed (shaped) during either manufacture of the polymer or the fabrication into a
finished product by heat and/or pressure. Plastics have material properties ranging from hard and brittle to
soft and elastic. For the purposes of Annex V, “all plastics” means all garbage that consists of or includes
plastic in any form, including synthetic ropes, synthetic fishing nets, plastic garbage bags and incinerator
ashes from plastic products.
Plastics are used for a variety of marine purposes including, packaging material (vapor-proof barriers,
bottles, containers, liners, bags, cargo wrapping material, foam cushioning material, etc.), ship construction
material (fiberglass and laminated structures, siding, piping, insulation, flooring, carpets, fabrics, paints and
finishes, adhesives, electrical and electronic components, etc.), disposable eating utensils (styrofoam
plates, bowls, food containers, cups, etc.), bags, sheeting, floats, synthetic fishing nets, fishing lines,
strapping bands and wire ropes with synthetic fiber sheaths.
Category B – Food wastes
Food wastes means any spoiled or unspoiled food substances and includes fruits, vegetables, dairy
products, poultry, meat products and food scraps generated aboard the Vessel.
Category C – Domestic wastes
Domestic wastes means all types of wastes not covered by other MARPOL Annexes that are generated in
the accommodation spaces on board the Vessel. Domestic wastes do not include grey water.
Domestic wastes includes all refuse generated in the accommodation spaces including paper, metal,
bottles, crockery and similar refuse, such as packing materials from Vessel’s stores.
Category D – Cooking oil
Cooking oil means any type of edible oil or animal fat used or intended to be used for the preparation or
cooking of food, but does not include the food itself that is prepared using these oils.
Category E – Incinerator ashes
Incinerator ashes means ash and clinkers resulting from shipboard incinerators used for the incineration of
garbage.
Category F – Operational wastes
Operational wastes means all solid wastes (including slurries) not covered by other MARPOL Annexes that
are collected on board during normal maintenance or operations of the Vessel.
Operational wastes includes cleaning agents and additives in deck and external surfaces wash water, but
does not include grey water, bilge water, or other similar discharges essential to the operation of the
Vessel, including: boiler & economizer blowdown, boat engine wet exhaust, chain locker effluent,
controllable pitch propeller and thruster hydraulic fluid and other oil to sea interfaces (e.g. thruster
bearings, stabilizers, rudder bearings, etc.), distillation & reverse osmosis brine, elevator pit effluent, fire
main systems water, freshwater lay-up, motor gasoline and compensating discharge, machinery
wastewater, pool and recreational waters, and well deck discharges.
Category I – E-waste
E-waste means electrical and electronic equipment used for the normal operation of the Vessel or in the
accommodation spaces, including all components, subassemblies and consumables, which are part of the

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equipment at the time of discarding, with the presence of material potentially hazardous to human health
and/or the environment (e.g. electronic cards, gadgets, instruments, equipment, computers, printer
cartridges).
26.4.2. Company garbage classification
Garbage classification into colour groups is based on MARPOL categorization taking into account what is
permitted to be discharged into the sea while en route, whether garbage can be discharged to port
facilities for recycling or reuse and whether garbage is hazardous. These groups are summarized in the
table 1.
Yellow A Non-recyclable plastics (possibly mixed with other garbage)

Yellow A Incinerated ashes from plastics

Yellow A Recyclable plastics

Green B Food waste

Green B Food waste comminuted or ground (through 25mm screen)

Grey C Paper (including cardboard, corrugated board)

Grey C Wood

Grey C Glass

Grey C Metal, excluding aluminium

Grey C Aluminium

Grey C Hygiene waste - Hazardous

C Medical waste - Hazardous

White C Expired medicines - Hazardous

Red D Cooking oil

Black E Incineration ashes & clinkers, excluding plastics

Blue F Empty containers (e.g. bucks, drums) of acids, paints, oils & chemicals - Hazardous

Blue F Span gases containers - Hazardous

Blue F Expired pyrotechnics - Hazardous

Blue F Contaminated rags (other than oil) - Hazardous

Blue F Oily rags (MARPOL Annex I) - Hazardous

Blue F Operational waste, other than above (category F)

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F Biological waste - Hazardous

Orange I Lamps (tungsten, fluorescent, mercury) - Hazardous

Orange I Batteries - Hazardous

Orange I E-waste (excluding lamps and batteries) - Hazardous

Table 1: Garbage classification

Hazardous waste
Hazardous is waste which, due to its nature, physical, chemical or infectious properties, is potentially
hazardous to human health and/or the environment during use, handling, storage or transportation,
including any material which may require special handling, disposal or recycling techniques to eliminate or
reduce the hazard.
Hazardous waste includes hygiene waste, medical waste, expired medicines, oily rags, contaminated rags,
empty containers of paints, lubs, chemicals, etc., span gas containers, expired pyrotechnics, biological
waste, lamps (tungsten, fluorescent, mercury), batteries and e-waste.
Oily rags are all rags saturated with oil and are controlled in MARPOL Annex I.
Contaminated rags are all rags saturated with any substance potentially hazardous or harmful to human
health or the environment.
Medical waste is solid waste generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of seafarers or visitors,
including isolation wastes, infectious agents, human blood and blood products, pathological wastes, sharps,
(syringes, needles, disposable scalpel blades), body parts, contaminated bedding and surgical wastes.
All medical waste, should be considered hazardous, collected separately in sealed plastic bags labelled
“Medical Waste – Biohazard” and retained on board for discharge to reception facilities.
Expired medicines should be collected separately, inventoried, stored in sealed container and discharged
either to reception facilities or any attending pharmacist.
Biological waste is waste from the repair and maintenance of equipment subject to biofouling including
living organisms. This waste is considered hazardous, collected separately in sealed containers of white
colour with red stripes marked “Biological Waste” and managed according to biofouling management plan.

26.5. Garbage minimization: reduce, reuse & recycle (3Rs)

Garbage minimization has been integrated into garbage management by incorporating the following
principle:
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reducing garbage means limiting the amount of material that may become garbage from being brought
onboard the Vessel.
The Company considers the products being procured in terms of the amount of garbage they will generate,
whenever possible, by:
 using supplies that come in bulk packaging, taking into account factors such as adequate shelf-life
(once a container is open) to avoid increasing garbage associated with such products,
 using supplies that come in reusable or recyclable packaging and containers,
 avoiding supplies that are packaged in plastic, unless a reusable or recyclable container is used,
 avoiding the use of disposable products, e.g. cups, utensils, dishes, towels, rags and other
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 using suppliers with a strong environmental policy as much as possible.

Moreover, garbage is reduced by:
 removing of unnecessary packaging while in port, if feasible,
 reducing the unnecessary wastage of food and beverage,
 reducing the actual volume of garbage by comminution and compaction.
Reusing means the activity of recovering components and materials for further use without reprocessing.
Recycling means the activity of segregating and recovering components and materials for reprocessing.
Recyclable garbage includes plastics, paper (including cardboard, corrugated board), wood, glass, metal,
aluminium, cooking oil, lamps, batteries and e-waste. Recyclable plastics are considered plastics with the
international recycling logo ( ).
Garbage generated on board is segregated for reuse and recycling, as per the table 1.

26.6. Garbage handling: collection, processing & processing equipment, storage

26.6.1. Garbage collection and segregation
To promote waste reduction at source, reusing or recycling and facilitate the processing and discharging,
garbage is collected where generated into containers as shown in table 1.
Collection containers are:
 of suitable size, design and number as appropriate for the volume and category of garbage
anticipated
 marked to clearly identify their use,
 distinguishable by colour, graphics, shape, size or location,
 manufactured of non-flammable material (specifically metallic with cover for the galley),
 leak proof, as appropriate,
 resistant to oil and chemicals, as appropriate,
 secured to prevent loss, spillage, or loss of any garbage that is deposited in,
 secured and have lids that are tight and securely fixed, when on deck areas, poop decks or areas
exposed to the weather.
The relation between the garbage categories as per MARPOL Annex V and the garbage collection
containers is shown on the placard MRS-840 MARPOL Annex V Garbage categories & segregation chart.
For hygiene and safety reasons, collection containers should be emptied regularly.
Note: Food waste should be disposed of only in the respective galley containers.
For hygiene and health reasons, food consumption in cabins is strictly prohibited.
All seafarers and possible visitors should be advised of what garbage should be placed where.
Seafarers are encouraged to recover persistent garbage from the sea during routine operations as
opportunities arise and prudent practice permits and to retain the material for discharge to port reception
facilities.
26.6.2. Garbage processing & processing equipment
To reduce the space required for storing garbage and/or make it easier to discharge garbage at reception
facilities, certain garbage can be processed on board the Vessel by means of comminutor, compactor and
incinerator.
WARNING
Only authorized seafarers should operate garbage processing equipment, always in accordance with the
manufacturer’s operating manual.

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Note: The equipment for garbage processing is documented in the Addendum.

The choice for processing depends largely upon the number of persons on board, garbage generation rate,
storage capacity, voyage route and availability of port reception facilities.
Comminution or grinding can reduce the volume of food waste so that comminuted or ground particles
pass through a screen with openings no greater than 25mm. Comminution is recommended even in case
the discharge of unprocessed food waste is permitted, as it hastens assimilation into the marine
environment. All other waste, especially plastics (e.g. food wrappers), must be removed before food wastes
are placed into a comminutor or grinder.
Compaction can reduce the volume of most garbage to some degree, except for unground plastics, fibre
and paperboard and thick metal items. Pressurized containers should not be compacted as they present an
explosion hazard.
Incineration can significantly reduce the space required for storing garbage and is regulated through
MARPOL Annex VI.
WARNING
The use of incinerator in ports, harbours, terminals and estuaries is prohibited.
Incineration of the following substances is permitted:
 plastic, cardboard, wood
 rubber, cloth, (oily rags), lube oil filters,
 diesel engine scavenge scrapping,
 paint scrapping,
 food waste,
 medical waste, hygiene waste,
 contaminated water.
Although all Vessels are equipped with IMO type approved incinerators, incineration of polyvinyl chlorides
(PVCs) is not recommended due to the potential environmental and health effects from combustion of its
by-products. Generally incineration of plastics involves very specific incinerator settings (e.g. higher oxygen
injection and higher temperatures, circa 850 to 1,200°C) otherwise toxic gases may be generated, harmful
to humans and marine life, including vaporized hydrochloric (HCl) and hydrocyanic (HCN) acids.
Incineration of the following waste is prohibited:
 packing materials contaminated with oil or chemicals,
 polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),
 garbage contaminated with more than traces of heavy metals,
 refined petroleum products containing halogen compounds.
Waste that is deemed unsuitable to incinerate includes: drink and food cans, plates, flatware, serving
spoons/tray, hardware (nuts and bolts), structural pieces, wire rope, chains etc., flammable materials such
as bottles or cans containing flammable liquids or gasses and aerosol cans. These products should be
recycled instead.
WARNING
Cooking oil, as recyclable garbage should be discharged to reception facilities for recycling.
Alternatively, cooking oil may be mixed up with rags and then incinerated.
Mixing up and incineration of cooking oil with bilges/sludge is prohibited.
Incinerator ashes and incinerator ashes from plastics are collected separately and retained on board for
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26.6.3. Garbage storage

Collected garbage is appropriately stored on board, until it is disposed of, in storage containers and/or
storage sites.
Note: The location and capacity of storage containers and/or sites is documented in the Addendum.
The storage container and/or storage site volume is commensurate with the amounts and categories of
garbage anticipated based on factors such as Vessel’s size, number of persons on board and sailing
schedule.
Based on empirical values, the volume of waste V in dm3 is calculated as: V = f × d × P, where d is the
duration of journey in days, P is the number of persons on board and f is 1.84 for glass, 1.05 for paper, 1.00
for plastics, 1.84 for special waste (e.g. medical) and 1.02 for organic waste.
3
Note: Estimating an average of 7.3 dm (lt) of garbage per person per day, for 25 persons on board and at least thirty
3
(30) days, storage capacity of at least 5.5 m is required.
The storage containers are marked to clearly identify their use, as per table 1 and located in dedicated
garbage storage sites.
Containers for processed and unprocessed garbage stored for any length of time should be tight, securely
covered and clearly labelled, as to prevent the unintentional discharge to sea and facilitate proper handling
and treatment on board or on land.
Food wastes and materials associated with them (e.g. food packing, disposable eating utensils) may carry
diseases or pests so they should be kept separate from other garbage and preferably retained for discharge
at port reception facilities in accordance with the laws of the receiving country, which may require
incinerating, sterilizing, double bagging or other special treatment.
Cleaning and disinfecting are both preventative and remedial pest control methods that should be applied
regularly in garbage storage areas.
Note: Recommended storage containers (including location, type, size, use) are presented in appendix II.

26.7. Garbage discharge to sea

26.7.1. General
Discharge of all garbage into the sea is prohibited, except as specifically permitted in MARPOL Annex V,
which reverses the historical presumption that garbage may be discharged into the sea based on the nature
of the garbage and defined distances from shore.
Under certain conditions, discharge into the sea of food wastes, cleaning agents and additives in deck and
external surfaces wash water, which are not harmful to the marine environment, is permitted.
The placard MRS-802 MARPOL Annex V Garbage disposal restrictions, summarizes all applicable MARPOL
Annex V and Polar Code discharge requirements and is displayed at appropriate places on board (as a
minimum at: CCR, ECR, galley, bridge, garbage area, upper deck) to notify seafarers and possible visitors.
Special areas and arctic waters referred to in this placard are defined in appendix I.
Note: More stringent requirements may be imposed by local regulations, thus guidance by reliable sources (e.g. local
agents) should be requested and followed.
In general the discharge should take place when the Vessel is en route and as far as practicable from the
nearest land, ice shelf or fast ice, attempting to spread the discharge over as wide an area as possible and
in deep water (50 m or more), and taking into consideration prevailing currents and tidal movements.

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WARNING
When garbage is mixed with or contaminated by other harmful substances prohibited from discharge or
having different discharge requirements, the more stringent discharge requirements apply.
26.7.2. Discharge of food waste outside special areas and arctic waters
Food wastes may be discharged to sea outside special areas provided that the Chief Officer has authorized
the activity, the Vessel is en route and the distance from the nearest coast line is more than 3 nm if the
food waste is comminuted or ground, or more than 12 nm if it is not.
ABS Notation Environmental Protection Plus (ENVIRO +)
Vessels with Enviro+ notation should discharge into the sea only comminuted or ground food wastes.
26.7.3. Discharge of food waste inside special areas and arctic waters
Food wastes may be discharged to sea inside special areas provided that is comminuted or ground, the
Chief Officer has authorized the activity, the Vessel is en route and the distance from the nearest coast line,
ice-shelf or fast ice is more than 12 nm.
Discharge of avian products, e.g. poultry and poultry parts, in not permitted in the Antarctic area unless
they are sterilized.
26.7.4. Discharge of wash water containing non-harmful cleaning agents and additives
Wash water containing non-harmful cleaning agents and additives, may be discharged to sea provided that
the Chief Officer has authorized the activity, the Vessel is en route and the non-harmfulness is evidenced by
a dated and signed statement of their supplier that might form part of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
26.7.5. Exceptions
MARPOL Annex V and Polar Code provide limited exceptions to the above requirements, in case:
 the discharge of garbage is necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of the Vessel and those
on board or saving life at sea, or
 the accidental loss of garbage results from damage to a Vessel or her equipment provided that all
reasonable precautions have been taken before and after the occurrence of the damage, to
prevent or minimize the accidental loss.
The en route requirement does not apply to the discharge of food waste when it is clear the retention on
board of these food waste presents an imminent health risk for the people on board.

26.8. Garbage discharge to reception facilities

26.8.1. General
Note: Vessels should use port reception facilities as the primary means of discharge for all garbage.
Efficient delivery of wastes to reception facilities relies on sufficient time in port and advance planning as
individual ports may need to comply with varying local requirements for specialized handling (such as
quarantine) of certain types of MARPOL wastes.
Information provided by local agents, port authorities, harbour masters or reception facilities for port-
specific requirements is essential to plan for and accommodate any special handling requirements for a
particular port, in order to minimize delays and unexpected costs and improve environmental management
practices.
In some ports, for logistical reasons, the providers of port reception facilities require advance notification of
the type and quantity of wastes intended to be delivered to minimize any delay to normal port operation;
generally, at least 24 hour notice is recommended.

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Following delivery, the Master should request a waste delivery receipt to document the type and quantity
of MARPOL wastes actually received by the facility.
All receipts obtained from reception facilities should be kept on board along with the Garbage Record Book
for at least three years.

26.9. Garbage Record Book

Note: The Garbage Record Book should be readily available for inspection at all reasonable times.
Each discharge into the sea or to a reception facility or a completed incineration is promptly recorded in
the Garbage Record Book (GRB) and signed for on the same date as required.
The entry for each discharge into the sea should include date and time, position of the Vessel (lat & long),
garbage category and the estimated quantity discharged, in cubic meters (m³).
The entry for each completed incineration should include date and time and position of the Vessel (lat &
long) at the start and stop of incineration, garbage category and the estimated quantity incinerated, in
cubic meters (m³).
Note: Incinerator ashes from plastic products should be recorded in the GRB under Category A.
The entry for each discharge to a reception facility or another ship should include date and time of
discharge, port or facility or name of ship, garbage category and the estimated quantity discharged, in cubic
meters (m³).
Note: Though oily rags are regulated by MARPOL Annex I, discharge of oily rags to a reception facility should be
recorded in the GRB under Category F.
The entry for each exceptional discharge or accidental loss into the sea, should include date and time of the
incident, port or position of the Vessel (lat & long), water depth (if known), the reason for the discharge or
loss, details of the items discharged or lost, garbage categories and their estimated quantities, in cubic
meters (m³), reasonable precautions taken to prevent or minimize such discharge or accidental loss and
general remarks.
WARNING
Each transfer of cooking oil to the engine room should be recorded in the GRB. Incineration of cooking oil
mixed up with rags should be recorded in the GRB under category F and in the Engine log book.

26.10. Training, awareness & information

Training regarding garbage handling is provided through on board Seagull© CBT-221. Moreover, awareness
of minimization, collection, segregation, processing & processing equipment, storage, discharge and
recording of garbage is promoted through placards, posters, brochures, photographs and other e-learning
material, which also include information on the impact of garbage in human health, natural ecosystems and
Vessel’s operations.
The Company provides all rules and regulations pertaining to the prevention of pollution by garbage from
ships; moreover, forwards on board any local restrictions upon next voyage nomination.

26.11. Relevant responsibilities

The Master, having the overall responsibility, ensures the effective implementation of the garbage
management and signs in approval each completed page of the Garbage Record Book.
The Chief Officer, as Environmental Control Officer, is responsible for the effective implementation of the
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facility, recording and signing for each discharge or completed incineration in the garbage record book,
training, appropriate display of pertinent placards etc.
The Chief Engineer is responsible for garbage incineration and signs for each completed garbage
incineration in the garbage record book.
The Chief Cook is the operating person in charge for handling food waste and cooking oil, including food
waste comminution and informs the Chief Officer accordingly. Comminution is authorized by the Chief
Officer.
Seafarers are assigned for emptying collection containers into storage containers or sites, as applicable and
for transferring garbage for processing.

26.12. Records required

Garbage management activities are recorded on the Garbage Record Book (GRB).
Also, the following placards are utilized:
 MRS-802 MARPOL Annex V Garbage disposal restrictions
 MRS-840 MARPOL Annex V Garbage categories & segregation chart
 MRS-841 Garbage management options

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Appendix I - Special areas and arctic waters

Special area means a sea area where for recognized technical reasons in relation to its oceanographic and
ecological condition and to the particular character of its traffic the adoption of special mandatory methods
for the prevention of sea pollution by garbage is required.
For the purposes of MARPOL Annex V the special areas are the Mediterranean Sea area, the Baltic Sea area,
the Black Sea area, the Red Sea area, the Gulfs area, the North Sea area, the Antarctic area and the Wider
Caribbean Region, which are depicted and defined as follows:

The Mediterranean Sea area means the Mediterranean Sea proper including the gulfs and seas therein with
the boundary between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea constituted by the 41° N parallel and bounded
to the west by the Straits of Gibraltar at the meridian 5°36΄ W.
The Baltic Sea area means the Baltic Sea proper with the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland and the
entrance to the Baltic Sea bounded by the parallel of the Skaw in the Skagerrak at 57° 44.8΄ N.
The Black Sea area means the Black Sea proper with the boundary between the Mediterranean and the
Black Sea constituted by the parallel 41° N.
The Red Sea area means the Red Sea proper including the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba bounded at the south by
the rhumb line between Ras si Ane (12° 28.5΄ N, 43° 19.6΄ E) and Husn Murad (12° 40.4΄ N, 43° 30.2΄ E).
The Gulfs area means the sea area located north-west of the rhumb line between Ras al Hadd (22° 30΄ N,
59° 48΄ E) and Ras al Fasteh (25° 04΄ N, 61° 25΄ E).
The North Sea area means the North Sea proper including seas therein with the boundary between:
 the North Sea southwards of latitude 62° N and eastwards of longitude 4° W;
 the Skagerrak, the southern limit of which is determined east of the Skaw by latitude 57° 44.8΄ N;
and
 the English Channel and its approaches eastwards of longitude 5° W and northwards of latitude 48°
30΄ N.
The Antarctic area means the sea area south of latitude 60° S.

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The Wider Caribbean Region means the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea proper including the bays and
seas therein and that portion of the Atlantic Ocean within the boundary constituted by the 30° N parallel
from Florida eastward to 77°30΄ W meridian, thence a rhumb line to the intersection of 20° N parallel and
59° W meridian, thence a rhumb line to the intersection of 7°20' N parallel and 50° W meridian, thence a
rhumb line drawn southwesterly to the eastern boundary of French Guiana.
Note: The last edition of MARPOL Special Areas map should be displayed in the chart room for reference of the
navigating officers in order to notify the Chief Officer when the Vessel is entering into or leaving a special area.
Arctic waters means those waters which are located north of a line from the latitude 58°00΄.0 N and
longitude 042°00΄.0 W to latitude 64°37΄.0 N, longitude 035°27΄.0 W and thence by a rhumb line to latitude
67°03΄.9 N, longitude 026°33΄.4 W and thence by a rhumb line to the latitude 70°49΄.56 N and longitude
008°59΄.61 W (Sørkapp, Jan Mayen) and by the southern shore of Jan Mayen to 73°31'.6 N and 019°01'.0 E
by the Island of Bjørnøya, and thence by a great circle line to the latitude 68°38΄.29 N and longitude
043°23΄.08 E (Cap Kanin Nos) and hence by the northern shore of the Asian Continent eastward to the
Bering Strait and thence from the Bering Strait westward to latitude 60° N as far as Il'pyrskiy and following
the 60th North parallel eastward as far as and including Etolin Strait and thence by the northern shore of the
North American continent as far south as latitude 60° N and thence eastward along parallel of latitude 60°
N, to longitude 056°37΄.1 W and thence to the latitude 58°00΄.0 N, longitude 042°00΄.0 W.

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CP-26 GARBAGE MANAGEMENT Revision: 0.00
Authorized: GB

Appendix II – Garbage containers recommended

Location Garbage type Size Bag inside Category
Food waste ≥50 lt plastic bag B
Plastics ≥50 lt plastic bag A
Paper ≥50 lt plastic bag C
Galley
Glass ≥50 lt plastic bag C
Aluminium ≥50 lt plastic bag C
Cooking Oil ≥20 lt n/a D
Plastics ≥20 lt plastic bag A
Chart room area
Paper ≥20 lt plastic bag C
Plastics ≥20 lt plastic bag A
Recreation room Paper ≥20 lt plastic bag C
Aluminium ≥20 lt plastic bag C
Plastics ≥20 lt plastic bag A
Vessel’s offices
Paper ≥20 lt plastic bag C
Cabins Non-separated ≥2 lt plastic bag A C
Smoking rooms Cigarette butts ≥10 lt no A
Plastics ≥20 lt plastic bag A
Engine control room Paper ≥20 lt plastic bag C
Aluminium ≥20 lt plastic bag C
Plastics ≥20 lt plastic bag A
Inside engine workshop
Paper ≥20 lt plastic bag C
Incinerator ashes from plastics ≥20 lt no A
Domestic to be incinerated ≥50 lt no C
Near incinerator Operational to be incinerated ≥50 lt no F
Oily rags to be incinerated ≥20 lt no F
Incinerator ashes (excl. from plastics) ≥20 lt no E
Medical waste ≥20 lt no C
Hospital
Expired medicines ≥20 lt no C
3
Paint store Empty paint containers ≥0.5 m no F
3
Plastics ≥2 m no A
3
Food waste ≥1 m no B
3
Domestic waste ≥1 m no C
Cooking oil ≥20 lt no D
Storage site
3
Incineration ashes (excluding plastics) ≥0.5 m no E
3
Operational wastes ≥1 m no F
3
Biological waste ≥0.5 m no F
E-waste ≥50 lt no I

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TMS TANKERS LTD Issue date: 01.03.18
CP-26 GARBAGE MANAGEMENT Revision: 0.00
Authorized: GB

Addendum – Vessel specific information

Identification of the Vessel
Name:
IMO identification number:
Classification Society / identification number:
Environmental notation (if applicable):

Processing equipment
Incinerator
Manufacturer:
Type:
Location:
Capacity:
Garbage Categories:
Operating Instructions:
Person/s authorised to operate:

Comminutor
Manufacturer:
Type:
Location:
Capacity:
Garbage Categories:
Operating Instructions:
Person/s authorised to operate:

Compactor
Manufacturer:
Type:
Location:
Capacity:
Garbage Categories:
Operating Instructions:
Person/s authorised to operate:

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CP-26 GARBAGE MANAGEMENT Revision: 0.00
Authorized: GB

Garbage storage containers/site

Storage containers
Type:
Location:
Capacity:

Storage site (if applicable)

Type:
Location:
Capacity:

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