The new requirements of the revised MARPOL Annex V (prevention of pollution by garbage) come into force on 1stJanuary 2013. They prohibit the discharge of all garbage (with a few exceptions) into the sea. The new regulation changes the way certain ship-generated waste streams are to be managed onboard ships and the records that must be kept. Garbage management remains an environmentally and technically critical  area for ship operators due to the increased concern of coastal states about marine pollution and the lack of reception facilities in many ports around the world. The existence of national requirements for the management of some special waste streams and the difficulties encountered by crews when trying to properly manage garbage on their ships, are additional challenges.
The revised Annex V of MARPOL constitutes a complete new set of regulations. In response to these changes GL Academy has developed the new seminar “MARPOL Annex V: Implementing the new regulations on garbage management” in order to support vessel operators when complying with the new requirements.
The aim is to make the participants familiar with the regulations as well as with sound garbage management practices that would assist them in complying with the statutory regulations as well as reforming and optimizing the current garbage management procedures on their vessels.
The course covers the most important aspects of the new requirements including the new categorization of ship-generated garbage, the requirements for discharging garbage at sea under certain conditions, the procedures and means for collecting, storing, treating and disposing of garbage, the use of treatment equipment, the roles of officers and crew members and the obligations for recordkeeping.
In addition, the participants will be shown how to identify and manage waste streams that might be hazardous for the crew and those requiring segregation and special handling prior to their disposal.
Compliance with pollution prevention regulations
According to MEPC 220.63 training or education programmes that facilitate onboard garbage management must be described in the Garbage Management Plan of the vessels and need to be conducted. By participating in this GL Academy seminar, ship operators will ensure compliance with pollution prevention regulations.
The course will take place in Piraeus on 13 December 2012.
Source: GL Academy Hellas