Forthcoming Amendments to MARPOL – Sewage and Garbage

by | Aug 22, 2012 | MARPOL, UK

MIN 436 (M+F) MARPOL – Forthcoming Amendments to MARPOL Annex IV – Sewage, and MARPOL Annex V – Garbage (link)

This Marine Information Notice draws attention to new International requirements effective from 1st January 2013 for MARPOL Annex IV and Annex V (relating to sewage and garbage respectively).

MARPOL Annex IV – Sewage has been revised so that a higher level of protection against sewage pollution can be applied in Special Areas.

MARPOL Annex V – Garbage has been revised to strengthen the current provisions so to continue to reduce pollution caused by garbage.

Source: MCA

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