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