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Guidance on Waste Management for Tankers

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ii Guidance on Waste Management for Tankers

Contents 1. Introduction and Purpose 5 1.1 MARPOL Annex V and the 2017 Guidelines 5

1.2 INTERTANKO’s Guide 5

1.3 General Principles 5

2. Guidance 7 2.1 Used wires, ropes and tails 8

2.2 Expired pyrotechnics 8

2.3 Expired or used batteries 9

2.4 Boiler/economiser washdown water 9

2.5 Plastics 9

2.6 Incineration 10

2.6.1 Incinerator ashes 10

2.6.2 Incineration of plastics containing trace heavy metals 10

2.6.3 Incineration of PVC 10

2.6.4 Cigarette filter/butts 10

2.7 Oily rags 10

2.8 Drums and cans previously containing lube oil, chemicals and paint 11

2.9 Galley Waste 11

2.9.1 Used cooking oil 11

2.9.2 Other galley wastes 11

2.10 Medical waste 11

2.10.1 Medical waste is any waste generated during 11 patient diagnosis, treatment or immunisation

2.10.2 Expired medicines including narcotics 12

2.11 Maintenance waste such as hydro blasting and sand blasting wastes 12

2.12 Biofouling Waste from cleaning sea water intakes and internal 12 sea water cooling systems

2.13 Fluorescent light-tubes and light-bulbs 12

2.14 E-waste 13

Contents

Guidance on Waste Management for Tankers iii

3. Record Keeping 14

4. Adequacy of Port Reception Facilities 16

5. Reference Documents 18

Annexes 19

Annex I – Simplified overview of the discharge provisions of the 20 revised MARPOL Annex V for tankers

Annex II – Relevant definitions within the Revised MARPOL Annex V 21

Annex III – Relevant definitions within the 2017 Guidelines for MARPOL 22

Annex V

Annex IV – Options for the management of boiler/economiser 24

washdown water on tankers 2016

Annex V – Identification of plastics and associated management 26

options

Annex VI – Options for the Management of used Cooking Oil 28

on Tankers 2015

1. Introduction and purpose

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1. Introduction and PurposeThe revised MARPOL Annex V on Garbage entered into force on 1 January 2013. Together with the revised regulations the International Maritime Organization (IMO) also issued the 2012 Guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V and the 2012 Guidelines for the Development of Garbage Management Plans. The latter 2012 Guidelines were replaced with the 2017 Guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V (Resolution MEPC.295 (71)) in July 2017. MARPOL Annex V and the 2017 IMO Guidelines must be used as the basis for establishing a Garbage Management Plan.

This document seeks to provide guidance for the management of waste on-board tankers taking into account the IMO requirements and guidance. Importantly, this document provides additional guidance for waste categories that the IMO has not considered in detail.

1.1 MARPOL Annex V and the 2017 GuidelinesThe revision of MARPOL Annex V draws this annex into line with the remaining annexes and sets a complete prohibition on the discharge of garbage to the sea. Exceptions to this prohibition exist within the Annex in Regulations 3, 4, 5 and 6. In general terms these exceptions are limited to food wastes, certain cargo residues, certain cleaning agents and additives and cargo residues entrained in wash water which are not harmful to the marine environment. A matrix for the discharge requirements relevant for tankers can be found in Annex I of this Guide.

The definitions found in Annex II and Annex III of this Guide are taken from the revised MARPOL Annex V and the 2017 IMO Guidelines. They are replicated with the kind permission of the IMO and are intended to provide easy reference in relation to the terms used in this document.

1.2 INTERTANKO’s GuideIn drafting this Guide, INTERTANKO’s Environmental Committee applied the concept of reduce, reuse and recycle. This is used as a basis for agreeing on the management options being recommended in the guidance. For example, reducing waste at source by urging suppliers to deliver stores with less packaging may assist with more general waste streams, while requesting suppliers of specialist or hazardous materials to provide provision for their eventual safe disposal will assist in effectively managing any waste generated aboard. Conversely, delivering waste in a uniform and standardised manner, as proposed by the ISO 21070 standard, may allow port reception facilities to more effectively receive segregated waste in readiness for recycling.

When developing procedures for the management of regulated waste streams INTERTANKO advises that any such procedures are checked against their Administration’s requirements. Furthermore, port States and regional regulatory authorities may have unilateral legislation in place for both MARPOL regulated waste and other waste streams not regulated by MARPOL. As such, owners and operators are urged to maintain an up to date record of all national and regional requirements and ensure their management procedures meet those requirements relevant to the vessel’s trading pattern.

1.3 General PrinciplesAs a general principle the strategy to reduce, reuse and recycle should form the basis of the Garbage Management Plan. This waste hierarchy remains the cornerstone of most waste reduction management with the aim of extracting the maximum practical benefits from products and generating the minimum amount of waste.

1.3 General Principles

The following hierarchy can be used as a basis for the management of waste:

The following examples list more general management options for the reduction and reuse of waste on-board that may be incorporated into the Garbage Management Plan:

Example:

• Avoid buying disposable pens, lighters, cameras, razors and other single-use goods, reusable items often pay off the higher initial cost in just a few uses.

• Use fabric napkins and towels instead of single-use paper napkins and towels.

• Send your packages in reusable packaging.

• Packages with bubble wrap can be placed in the plastic bag recycling bins, but it is always better to reuse than to recycle.

• Repair worn out items when it is possible and practical, to give items added life.

• Purchase less-toxic cleaners. If you must use chemical cleaners, use them carefully and sparingly. Many recipes are available for making cleaners from inexpensive domestic products, such as lemon juice, vinegar and baking soda.

• Look for products that use less packaging and buy in bulk. A few refillable containers (glass jar, oatmeal canisters, Tupperware containers, etc.) are perfect for storing bulk foods.

• When buying foods in bulk request minimal packaging.

• A major waste item is paper use for office administration. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities to reduce the amount of paper used.

• Use both sides of paper before recycling it. Set printers and copiers to default to double sided-printing or copying. Use scrap paper for taking messages or writing notes before recycling it.

• If you MUST use paper, choose paper that is made from post-consumer recycled content.

• Toner cartridges from lasers printers and print cartridges from fax machines can be refilled and reconditioned.

1. Introduction and Purpose

2. Guidance

8 Guidance on Waste Management for Tankers

2. GuidanceThe following sub-sections cover items and issues commonly queried by INTERTANKO Members along with proposals for managing certain wastes.

2.1 Used wires, ropes and tailsUsed wires, ropes and tails may be given to contractors who can benefit from the recycling of certain materials or even selling them as second-hand where appropriate.

2.2 Expired pyrotechnics Expired or out-of-date pyrotechnics have been shown to be a safety hazard and as such it is recommended that they are disposed of in a timely manner. However, it is increasingly difficult to land used pyrotechnics ashore. While certain countries and regions will accept expired pyrotechnics, other ports and countries may refuse. As such, the first step is to draw up a list of ports that will or will not accept expired pyrotechnics. The following is provided as an example:

Example:

• Singapore accepts out-of-date pyrotechnics through contact with the supplier’s agents. However, additional charges exist for the collection (by the supplier) as well as a customs permit.

• Agents at Fujairah confirmed that authorities do not permit landing of expired pyrotechnics at Fujairah.

• Chinese makes or brands of pyrotechnics are not accepted at many places.

• United Kingdom HM Coastguard/MCA accepts some out-of-date pyrotechnics for storage at Coastguard sites. See MCA website regarding ‘New System for the Disposal of Time Expired Pyrotechnics’.

The following three options may be considered if the reception facility provider does not accept the expired pyrotechnics;

1. Return out-of-date pyrotechnics to the supplier, directly or via the local representative. This can be facilitated at the purchasing stage. When ordering new pyrotechnics an agreement should be made with the supplier to accept the expired ones for disposal or recycling.

2. Request a life raft service station to accept any of the ship’s out-of-date pyrotechnics when life rafts are being sent ashore for servicing. Many life raft service stations deal with the disposal of the expired pyrotechnics on a regular basis and have arrangements locally to do this.

3. Contact the local Coastguard or Police who may be able to arrange disposal through a military establishment.

In trying to eliminate the disposal problem at source, option ‘1’ above should be adopted. Contact should be made with the pyrotechnic suppliers (and their agents) with a view to an agreement on how the supplier may assist with the disposal at the expiration point of the product. Drawing the suppliers into the process will also ensure that the products are being handled in a safe and environmentally sound manner. Some vendors already assist with this aspect for their products. For example, in Japan, suppliers will accept their products without charge. There are, however, transportation charges and a special procedure to be followed (specific hazardous products transport packaging) and declaration to be completed by the ship.

Care should be taken when landing expired or out-of-date pyrotechnics to collection agencies. The company has a responsibility to ensure that the agency used has a procedure for the disposal of expired pyrotechnics. Some collection agencies, for example around the Suez, have been known to sell the expired pyrotechnics by changing the expiry dates.

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If the pyrotechnics cannot be sent ashore immediately, then they should be kept on-board (clearly marked as ‘out-of-date’) until they can be landed ashore. Upon disposal ashore it is important to obtain a receipt/certificate which states that the pyrotechnic has been landed ashore for safe destruction.

2.3 Expired or used batteriesExpired or used batteries should be considered as garbage which may present a hazard to the ship or the crew and should therefore be kept separate from other types of waste. It is recommended that expired or used batteries should be given to shore contractors for proper disposal. To minimise this form of waste the use of rechargeable batteries, wherever applicable, should be considered. A single rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery can replace up to 1,000 single-use alkaline batteries during its lifetime.

Recording this type of garbage would depend on whether the batteries came from the accommodation spaces (Domestic waste) or from maintenance/operations of the ship (Operational waste). In terms of used domestic batteries, then these should be recorded in the Garbage Record Book, Category C. Operational batteries should be recorded in the Garbage Record Book, Category F.

Storing batteries in plastic containers until they can be landed ashore can minimise the risk hazard to the crew or ship. Batteries are explosive and should never be incinerated.

2.4 Boiler/economiser washdown waterINTERTANKO considers that boiler/economiser washdown water should not be regarded as garbage (and falls under “other similar discharges”) in accordance with MARPOL Annex V, when it is handled and discharged in accordance with this best practice.

It should be noted that whether such a discharge falls under the definition of “other similar discharges”, and is therefore permitted, remains at the discretion of the Flag State Authority.

Where practicable, the use of a soot-collecting tank is suggested as an effective option for the management of boiler/economiser washdown water. The arrangements for the installation and operation of such an option are provided in ‘Options for the management of boiler/economiser washdown water on tankers’, found in Annex IV of this Guide.

2.5 PlasticsPlastic waste is largely generated by packaging. Limiting the quantity of packaging being brought aboard with stores should be the first objective in reducing and managing plastic as a waste stream. The following was provided as a standard procedure within a tanker company:

1. Whenever provisions or any equipment come on-board, ship’s crew must return the extra packing and plastics to the supplier immediately.

2. Dunnage, lining and packaging materials generated in port during cargo discharge should preferably be disposed of at the port reception facilities and not retained on-board .

3. Reusable bottles should be used for storage of water.

4. Disposable and other plastic utensils should be replaced with washable items

Recycling of plastic should be considered over and above the option of incineration. Incineration not only generates an increase in air emissions but also creates further waste that will have to be landed ashore.

Annex V of this Guide provides information on the identification of plastics and associated management options.

Plastics containing PVCs must always be delivered ashore for recycling. Plastics containing PVC are identified as ‘Number 3 Plastics’ and are found in window cleaner and detergent bottles, shampoo bottles, cooking oil bottles, clear food packaging, wire jacketing, medical equipment, siding, windows, piping, decks, panelling, flooring, cables and mats.

2.5 Plastics


Number 3 plastics may release toxic breakdown products into food and drinks, as such, avoid number 3 plastics for food and drinks. The risk is higher when containers start wearing out, are put through the dishwasher or when they are heated (including microwaved).

Understanding the difficulties faced by the crew in identifying which plastics may contain PVC may provide further reason to implement a policy of not burning plastics aboard and instead land all plastic ashore.

2.6 Incineration

2.6.1 Incinerator ashesEven though incinerator ash does not require a large amount of storage capacity, the company should ensure that the vessel has sufficient storage capacity for incinerator ash production on the voyages undertaken.

2.6.2 Incineration of plastics containing trace heavy metals

There is some degree of overlap between MARPOL Annex V and Annex VI. It has been noted previously that it is very difficult to make the distinction between ash that contains trace heavy metals and that which does not, particularly for those onboard. As a consequence it is recommended that two precautionary options exist to overcome this uncertainty, either:

1. Land all plastic ash ashore, or;

2. Do not burn plastics aboard and land all plastic garbage ashore.

2.6.3 Incineration of PVCPlastics containing PVCs must not be incinerated. MARPOL Annex VI prevents the incineration of plastics which contain PVC due to the chlorine compounds that are released into the flue gas. See section 2.5 of this Guide which relates to Plastics.

2.6.4 Cigarette filters/butts Cigarette filters or butts are made from fibrous material designed to trap tar and other toxic chemicals. The filters are made from cellulose acetate (a material similar to rayon) and are coated with paper. A safe management option is to consider each filter/butt, together with the remnants of tobacco and paper, as “non- recyclable plastics“ which can then be incinerated .

2.7 Oily ragsAll incinerators that are certified for incinerating solid waste are permitted to burn oil-soaked cotton rags. This only applies to cotton rags. The interpretation for oily rags included in the IMO’s Standard Specification for Shipboard Incinerators reads as follows:

2.12. Oily rags are rags which have been saturated with oil as controlled in Annex I to the Convention. Contaminated rags are rags which have been saturated with a substance defined as a harmful substance in the other Annexes to MARPOL 73/78.

Oily non-cotton rags should not be incinerated on-board and should be landed to a shore-side facility. Oily non-cotton rags should be collected in on-deck storage containers with a steel open-head lockable lid. The rags should then be transferred and disposed of through shore facilities for recycling or environmentally sound disposal. Such storage receptacles are described in SOLAS Chapter II Regulation 4.2: Waste receptacles shall be constructed of non-combustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom1.

It is important to note however that oily rags that are saturated or soaked with oil having a flash point below 60°C should not be incinerated. Instead these are to be stored in proper receptacles and disposed of ashore.

The volume of rags incinerated on-board should be documented in the Garbage Record Book. The disposal of oily rags in shore-side facilities should also be recorded in the Waste Delivery Receipt obtained from the port reception facility.

1 Resolution MEPC.76(40) – Standard Specification for Shipboard Incinerators – (adopted on 25 September 1997) Amended by Resolution MEPC.93(45) – Annex – Standard Specification for Shipboard Incinerators – 2 Definitions Item 2.12

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2.8 Drums and cans previously containing lube oil, chemicals and paintDue to the difficulty in landing lube oil, chemical and paint drums, some companies have now developed management plans for each type of drum. The management plan takes into account the likelihood that there are occasions when paint drums containing expired paint will also have to be adequately managed and procedures for these drums should be included in the management plan.

As a general principle, however, it is recommended that drums and cans are landed ashore. As port reception facilities are frequently reluctant to receive drums and cans that previously contained lube oil, chemicals or paints, then guidance in the Garbage Management Plan should be provided as to where and how drums and cans can be landed ashore or managed, respectively.

All drums and cans must be well marked and inventoried.

2.9 Galley waste

2.9.1 Used cooking oilThe IMO has not yet reached agreement on a Unified Interpretation for the management of used cooking oil on tankers which in turn has led to a variation in flag Administration and Port State authority interpretations. INTERTANKO has provided the recommendation ‘Options for the Management of used Cooking Oil on Tankers’ to assist its Members in managing and recording the disposal of cooking oil in accordance with MARPOL Annex V. This is provided as Annex VI to this Guide.

Notwithstanding the management options in Annex V, companies are urged to check with their Flag Administration before implementing any changes to their management and record keeping procedures.

INTERTANKO will share these management options with the leading Flag Administrations and Port State authorities in an effort to attain uniformity in interpretation and eventually a Unified Interpretation by the IMO.

2.9.2 Other galley wastesThe galley area can produce a large amount of waste and as such is a key area of focus in reducing the quantity of waste generated on board. The following may be taken into account when implementing a Garbage Management Plan:

• When buying foods in bulk request for minimum packaging.

• Food should be cooked appropriately and in adequate quantity as per persons on-board so that unnecessary wastage can be reduced.

• The installation of refrigeration systems for food waste can allow such wastes to be hygienically stored.

• A water purifier may be installed in the drinking water system of the ships (no matter size and trading pattern), which will reduce the plastic mineral water bottle consumption and thus the use of plastic bottles.

Individual bins in the galley and pantry areas are frequently the target for Port State Control officers. Care should be taken to ensure that all galley waste is segregated from other waste streams as per MARPOL Annex V and its Guidelines.

2.10 Medical waste

Two types of medical waste need to be considered separately:

2.10.1 Medical waste generated during patient diagnosis, treatment or immunisationThis form of medical waste is of two categories: infectious and non-infectious. Infectious medical waste is liquid or solid waste that contains pathogens in sufficient numbers and with sufficient virulence to cause

2.10 Medical waste


infectious disease in susceptible hosts exposed to the waste. Non-infectious medical waste includes disposable medical supplies and materials that do not fall into the category of infectious medical waste.

Infectious waste should be safely stored or sterilised, e.g. by steam, and suitably packaged for ultimate disposal ashore. Medical waste should be labelled. Ships properly equipped may incinerate paper- and cloth-based medical waste but not plastic and wet materials. Sharps should be collected in plastic, autoclavable sharps containers and retained on board for ultimate disposal ashore. Unused sharps should be disposed of ashore in the same manner as medical waste.

Liquid medical wastes may be disposed of by discharging them into the sanitary system. Non-infectious medical waste may be disposed of as garbage, not requiring steam sterilising or special handling.

2.10.2 Expired medicines including narcoticsAll expired medicine must be sent ashore for destruction. In order to ensure that the medicines and any narcotics are disposed of in a responsible manner a signature should be obtained from the agent who represents the recognised pharmacist.

The landing of this waste should be recorded in the Garbage Record Book, Category C, for domestic wastes. Until such delivery is obtained, the expired medicine must be kept onboard in a sealed or locked box with a clear warning statement, for example: “WARNING – EXPIRED MEDICINE – DO NOT USE”.

Any narcotic drug disposal must be logged in the Official Deck Logbook or Medical Log.

2.11 Maintenance waste such as hydro-blasting and sand-blasting wastes

As there is a risk that hydro- or sand-blasting wastes may contain paint flakes and other substances which may be harmful to the marine environment, discards gathered from blasting operations should be collected and disposed of ashore.

2.12 Biofouling waste from cleaning sea water intakes and internal sea water cooling systems

Biofouling on ships entering waters of coastal regions may result in the establishment of invasive aquatic species which may pose threats to human, animal and plant life, economic and cultural activities and the aquatic environment. There are facilities available to collect the residues when the biofouling on ships hulls is removed by the external agencies. This is then disposed of in accordance with the local requirements. However, no clear guidelines are available when such waste is generated during the regular maintenance activity on-board, such as the cleaning of sea water intakes and sea water cooling systems. It is recognised that the amount of waste generated is of minimal quantity and would mainly consist of sea weeds and/or inactive aquatic organisms which should not pose any imminent threat to the environment. As a precautionary measure however, it is recommended that such waste may be disposed of in areas complying with the minimum depth and distance described by Regulation B-4 of the IMO’s International Ballast Water Management Convention 2004, i.e. disposal should only take place at least 50nm from the nearest land and in water at least 200 metres in depth.

Since biofouling waste is not categorized as Garbage under Annex V of MARPOL, such disposal may be reflected in the Biofouling record books; maintained in accordance with the Biofouling Management Plan.

2.13 Fluorescent light-tubes and light-bulbs

Fluorescent light-tubes and light-bulbs contain mercury. As per section 2.4.3 of the 2017 Guidelines garbage that might present a hazard to the ship or crew such as light bulbs should be separated. Once separated, these lamps should be stored at a location and in such a manner that they are not broken or smashed so as to avoid the release of mercury vapour. High intensity discharge lamps should be treated as fluorescent tubes.

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2.14 E-waste

The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) agreed to amend the definition of E-waste which is included in the 2017 Guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V (Resolution MEPC.295(71)). The definition is provided:

E-waste means electrical and electronic equipment used for the normal operation of the ship or in the accommodation spaces, including all components, subassemblies and consumables, which are part of the equipment at the time of discarding, with the presence of material potentially hazardous to human health and/or the environment.

E-waste contains both valuable materials as well as hazardous materials which require special handling and recycling methods.

Classification of E-waste by the place of origin :

• Big household appliances – Refrigerators, freezers, refrigeration showcases, washing machines, dishwashers, clothes dryers, electric ovens, microwaves, heaters, electric radiators, ventilators, air conditioners, boilers.

• Small household appliances – Vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, irons, toasters, fryers, mills, coffee machines, electric knives, hair dryers, watches, measuring devices.

• IT and telecommunication equipment – PC, PDA devices, laptops, printers, copy machines, calculators, telefaxes, telephones, cell phones, answering machines.

• Electric and electronic power tools – Drills, saws, equipment for grinding, sanding, polishing, scraping, cutting, dowelling, welding, soldering.

• Medical devices – Radiotherapy equipment, cardiac devices, equipment for analysis, cooling, testing.

• Monitoring and surveillance equipment – Smoke detectors, heating regulators, thermostats, measuring equipment, equipment for scaling, calibration.

• Machines – hot drink machines, bottling machines.

Handling:

E-waste generated on board (e.g. electronic cards, gadgets, instruments, equipment, computers, printer cartridges, etc.) should be stored on board as a separate category and delivered ashore for recycling or withdrawn depending on the part/component. When PC and information systems are to be discarded efforts should be made to ensure that ship’s data and company’s / vessel’s confidential information has been treated properly prior to being landed ashore as to deter cyber threats.

Note that some printer/toner cartridges do not contain any electronic components and may more appropriately be stored as chemical waste.

2.14 Electronic waste (E-Waste)

3. Record Keeping


3. Record KeepingA summary of the Garbage Record Book categories for the waste streams itemised in Section 2 of this Guide are provided below:

Type of waste GRB Category Notes

Used wires, ropes and tails F

Expired pyrotechnics F

Expired or Used batteries C or FDepending on whether the batteries came from the accommodation (Domestic ‘C’) or ship’s equipment (Operational ‘F’).

Boiler/economizer wash down water

F See 6.1 of Annex IV of this Guide.

Incinerator ashes E

Oily rags F

Drums and cans previously containing lube oil, chemicals

and paintC

Used cooking oil D

Other galley wastes BApplicable to Food wastes only. Plastics,

paper etc. should be placed in their relevant category.

Medical waste C

Expired medicines including narcotics

C

Maintenance waste such as hydro blasting and sand blasting

wastesF

Biofouling Waste from cleaning sea water intakes and internal

sea water cooling systemsNA

To be recorded in the Biofouling Management Plan

Fluorescent light-tubes and light-bulbs

C

E-waste I

While it is not mandatory to identify the storage locations and capacities for each category of waste collected on board, some class societies and port State control authorities are requesting that this information is included in the Garbage Management Plan.

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4. Adequacy of Port Reception Facilities


4. Adequacy of Port Reception FacilitiesOne of the stumbling blocks to ensuring a sound environmental management system in terms of garbage is the delivery to shore. In this respect the quality of service provided by the port reception facility operator can determine the success of the company’s environmental and garbage management plan.

In 2014 the IMO launched its Consolidated Guidance for Port Reception Facility Providers and Users (IMO PRF Guide). While the IMO PRF Guide sets a good foundation for establishing procedures for ships, there are additional options available to owners who may wish that waste can be received at every port call, without delay. This may involve the contracting of a waste facility and management company who can provide a network of facilities at ports and terminals that your vessel’s frequently trade. While this may not suit every vessel type in all trade routes, vessels with more regular and predictable trade patterns can benefit from knowing that at each port call all waste types can be appropriately received and managed. This may not only provide an operational advantage in being predictable and convenient but also removes some of the financial unpredictability that can occur when more difficult waste streams have to be landed ashore.

In the event that a vessel cannot discharge waste at a port waste reception facility then INTERTANKO strongly encourages the Master and/or company to file a report to its Flag Administration with a copy to INTERTANKO. The standardised format for submitting an alleged inadequacy report can be found on the INTERTANKO website:

http://www.INTERTANKO.com/Topics/Environment/Reception-Facilities/

The Consolidated Guidance for Port Reception Facility Providers and Users can also be found on the INTERTANKO website using the same link above.

To facilitate transparency in the delivery and receipt of ship generated waste many countries, particularly in the European Union where it is mandatory, require the submission of an Advanced Notification Form (ANF) prior to entering a port. This provides details of the ship’s intended delivery to a reception facility. In return and to complete the chain of custody then Masters should request a Waste Delivery Receipt (WDR) for all waste landed ashore. Both documents have standard, internationally recognised, formats and can be found on the INTERTANKO Port Reception Facilities web page, as above.

4. Adequacy of Port Reception Facilities


5. Reference DocumentsThe following reference documents have been made available on the INTERTANKO website (http://www.INTERTANKO.com/Topics/Environment/Reception-Facilities/) with the exception of the ISO 21070:2011 which should be obtained from ISO (www.iso.org):

Revised MARPOL Annex V 2011 (Resolution MEPC.201(62))

Guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V 2012 (Resolution MEPC.219(63))

2017 Guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V (Resolution MEPC.295(71))

Consolidated Guidance for Port Reception Facility Providers and Users (MEPC.1/Circ.834)

Standard for the Management and handling of shipboard garbage (under revision) (ISO 21070:2011)

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Annexes


Annex ISimplified overview of the discharge provisions of the revised MARPOL Annex V for tankers (as adapted from IMO general guidance)

Type of Garbage Ships outside Special Areas Ships within Special Areas

Food waste comminuted or ground

Discharge permittedAs far as practicable and not less than 3 nm from nearest land, while en route

Discharge permitted As far as practicable and not less than 12 nm from nearest land, while en route

Food waste not comminuted or ground

Discharge permitted As far as practicable and not less than 12 nm from nearest land, while en route

Discharge prohibited

Cleaning agents and additives in deck and external surfaces wash water

Discharge permitted Discharge prohibited

All other garbage including plastics, synthetic ropes, fishing gear, plastic garbage bags, incinerator ashes, clinkers, cooking oil, floating dunnage, lining and packing materials, paper, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery and similar refuse

Discharge prohibited Discharge prohibited

Mixed garbage

When garbage is mixed with or contaminated by other substances prohibited from discharge or having different discharge requirements, the more stringent requirements shall apply

Annex I


Annex IIRelevant definitions within the Revised MARPOL Annex V

Regulation 1

Definitions

For the purposes of this Annex:

3. 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.

4. Domestic wastes means all types of wastes not covered by other Annexes that are generated in the accommodation spaces on board the ship. Domestic wastes does not include grey water.

8. Food wastes means any spoiled or unspoiled food substances and includes fruits, vegetables, dairy products, poultry, meat products and food scraps generated aboard ship.

9. Garbage means all kinds of food wastes, domestic wastes and operational wastes, all plastics, cargo residues, cooking oil, fishing gear, and animal carcasses generated during the normal operation of the ship and liable to be disposed of continuously or periodically except those substances which are defined or listed in other Annexes to the present Convention. Garbage does not include fresh fish and parts thereof generated as a result of fishing activities undertaken during the voyage, or as a result of aquaculture activities which involve the transport of fish including shellfish for placement in the aquaculture facility and the transport of harvested fish including shellfish from such facilities to shore for processing.

10. Incinerator ashes means ash and clinkers resulting from shipboard incinerators used for the incineration of garbage.

12. Operational wastes means all solid wastes (including slurries) not covered by other Annexes that are collected on board during normal maintenance or operations of a ship, or used for cargo stowage and handling. Operational wastes also includes cleaning agents and additives contained in cargo hold and external wash water. Operational wastes does not include grey water, bilge water, or other similar discharges essential to the operation of a ship, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.

13. 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 this annex, “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.

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Annex IIIRelevant definitions within the 2012 Guidelines for MARPOL Annex V

1.6 Definitions

1.6.1 Dishwater means the residue from the manual or automatic washing of dishes and cooking utensils which have been pre-cleaned to the extent that any food particles adhering to them would not normally interfere with the operation of automatic dishwashers.

1.6.2 E-waste means electrical and electronic equipment used for the normal operation of the ship or in the accommodation spaces, including all components, subassemblies and consumables, which are part of the equipment at the time of discarding, with the presence of material potentially hazardous to human health and/or the environment.

1.6.3 Grey water means drainage from dishwater, shower, laundry, bath and washbasin drains. It does not include drainage from toilets, urinals, hospitals and animal spaces, as defined in regulation 1.3 of MARPOL Annex IV (sewage) and drainage from cargo spaces. Grey water is not considered garbage in the context of MARPOL Annex V.

1.6.4 Recycling means the activity of segregating and recovering components and materials for reprocessing.

1.6.5 Reuse means the activity of recovering components and materials for further use without reprocessing.

1.7 Application

1.7.1 This section provides clarification as to what should and should not be considered garbage under MARPOL Annex V.

1.7.2 Ash and clinkers from shipboard incinerators and coal-burning boilers should be considered as operational wastes within the meaning of regulation 1.12 of MARPOL Annex V, and therefore are included in the term garbage, within the meaning of regulation 1.9 of MARPOL Annex V.

1.7.3 The definition of “operational wastes” (regulation 1.12 of MARPOL Annex V) excludes grey water, bilge water, or other similar discharges essential to the operation of a ship. “Other similar discharges” essential to the operation of a ship include, but are not limited to the following:

• boiler/economiser 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;

• firemain systems water;

• freshwater layup;

• gas turbine wash water;

• motor gasoline and compensating discharge;

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• machinery wastewater;

• pool, spa water and recreational waters;

• sonar dome discharge; and

• welldeck discharges.

1.7.4 While cleaning agents and additives contained in hold wash water, and deck and external surface wash water are considered “operational wastes” and thus “garbage” under Annex V, these cleaning agents and additives may be discharged into the sea so long as they are not harmful to the marine environment.

1.7.5 A cleaning agent or additive is considered not harmful to the marine environment if it:

.1 is not a “harmful substance” in accordance with the criteria in MARPOL Annex III; and

.2 does not contain any components which are known to be carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR).

1.7.6 The ship’s record should contain evidence provided by the producer of the cleaning agent or additive that the product meets the criteria for not being harmful to the marine environment. To provide an assurance of compliance, a dated and signed statement to this effect from the product supplier would be adequate for the purposes of a ship’s record. This might form part of a Safety Data Sheet or be a stand-alone document but this should be left to the discretion of the producer concerned.

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Annex VIdentification of plastics and associated management options

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION REMARKS

Number 1 PlasticsPET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate)

Found in: Soft drink, water and beer bottles; mouthwash bottles, peanut butter containers, salad dressing and vegetable oil containers, ovenable food trays.

PET plastics are the most common for single-use bottled beverages, because it is inexpensive, lightweight and easy to recycle.

INCINERATE: YES

RECYCLE: YES

Number 2 PlasticsHDPE (high density polyethylene)

Found in: Milk jugs, juice bottles, bleach, detergent and household cleaner bottles, shampoo bottles, some trash and shopping bags, motor oil bottles, butter and yogurt tubs, cereal box liners.

Laundry detergent bottles, oil bottles, pens, recycling containers, floor tile, drainage pipe, lumber, benches, doghouses, picnic tables, fencing. HDPE is a versatile plastic with many uses, especially for packaging. It poses no risk of leaching harmful chemicals and is readily recyclable into many goods.

INCINERATE: YES

RECYCLE: YES

Number 3 PlasticsV (Vinyl) or PVC

Found in: Window cleaner and detergent bottles, shampoo bottles, cooking oil bottles, clear food packaging, wire jacketing, medical equipment, siding, windows, piping.

Decks, panelling, flooring, cables, mats. PVC is tough and weathers well, so it is commonly used for piping, siding and similar applications. PVC contains chlorine, so its manufacture can release highly dangerous dioxins. If you must cook with PVC, don’t let the plastic touch food.

INCINERATE: NO, NEVER INCINERATE PVC, BECAUSE IT RELEASES TOXINS.

RECYCLE: YES

IMPORTANT NOTE: Number 3 plastics may release toxic breakdown products into food and drinks. Avoid number 3 plastics for food and drinks. The risk is higher when containers start wearing out, are put through the dishwasher or when they are heated (including microwaved).

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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION REMARKS

Number 4 PlasticsLDPE (low density polyethylene)

Found in: Squeezable bottles, bread, frozen food, dry cleaning and shopping bags, tote bags, clothing, furniture, carpet.

Trash can litres and cans, compost bins, shipping envelopes, panelling, and lumber. LDPE is a flexible plastic with many applications. It poses little to no risk of leaching harmful chemicals.

INCINERATE: YES

RECYCLE: YES

Number 5 Plastics PP (polypropylene)

Found in: Some yogurt containers, syrup bottles, ketchup bottles, caps, straws, medicine bottles.

Signal lights, battery cables, brooms, brushes, auto battery cases, ice scrapers, pallets, trays. Polypropylene has a high melting point, and so is often chosen for containers that must accept hot liquid. It poses little to no risk of leaching harmful chemicals.

INCINERATE: YES

RECYCLE: YES

Number 6 PlasticsPS (polystyrene)

Found in: Disposable plates and cups, meat trays, egg cartons, carry-out containers, aspirin bottles, compact disc cases.

Evidence suggests polystyrene can leach potential toxins into foods. Number 6 plastics can release potentially toxic breakdown products (including styrene, also known as vinyl benzene and phenylethene). Get this: Particularly when heated!

INCINERATE: YES

RECYCLE: NO

Number 7 PlasticsMiscellaneous

Found in: Three- and five-gallon water bottles, ‘bullet-proof’ materials, sunglasses, DVDs, iPod and computer cases, signs and displays, certain food containers, nylon.

Plastic lumber, custom – made products. A wide variety of plastic resins that don’t fit into the previous categories are lumped into number 7. A few even made from plants (Polyactide, known as thermoplastic aliphatic polyester) and are compostable.

INCINERATE: YES

RECYCLE: YES

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