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Slide 1 · MARPOL
MARPOL
ANNEX I &
ANNEX V
WHAT EVERY DECK
OFFICER MUST KNOW
PREVENTING
OIL POLLUTION
RESPONSIBLE
GARBAGE MANAGEMENT
Slide 2 · PREVENTING
PREVENTING
OIL POLLUTION
MARPOL ANNEX I – KEY REQUIREMENTS
15 PPM OILY WATER SEPARATOR RULE
Oily mixtures from machinery spaces may be discharged overboard only if the effluent does not exceed 15 ppm oil content.
DOUBLE HULL TANKERS
MARPOL Annex I introduced double-hull requirements for oil tankers and phase-out schedules for many single-hull tankers.
SBT & COW SYSTEMS
Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT) and Crude Oil Washing (COW) systems with dedicated slop tank and ODMCS for tankers.
OIL RECORD BOOK (ORB)
Record all oil-related operations in Part I (machinery) and Part II (cargo/ballast). Each operation signed by officer(s) in charge; each completed page signed by the Master.
SOPEP ONBOARD
Ships' Oil Pollution Emergency Plan must be available, approved and familiar to all crew.
IOPP CERTIFICATE
International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate is mandatory with enhanced inspections for oil tankers.
SAILR TIP
PSC inspectors commonly cross-reference ORB entries with supporting records such as 15 ppm equipment test records, incineration logs, sludge disposal records and bunker documentation to verify consistency.
Slide 3 · MARPOL ANNEX V
MARPOL ANNEX V
RECORD KEEPING
GARBAGE RECORD BOOK (GRB) CATEGORIES
A PLASTICS
B FOOD WASTE
C DOMESTIC WASTE
D COOKING OIL
E INCINERATOR ASHES
F OPERATIONAL WASTES
G ANIMAL CARCASSES
H FISHING GEAR
I E-WASTE
J CARGO RESIDUES (NON-HME)
K CARGO RESIDUES (HME)
REQUIRED ENTRIES IN THE GRB
1. DISCHARGE ASHORE
2. DISCHARGE AT SEA
3. INCINERATION
4. ACCIDENTAL LOSS
SAILR TIP
Every discharge, incineration or accidental loss of garbage must be recorded accurately and promptly. Keep supporting documents (e.g., waste delivery receipts) for ≥ 2 years.
Slide 4 · ARE YOU
ARE YOU
INSPECTION READY?
RESPONSIBILITIES & PSC FOCUS
DUTIES UNDER THE GARBAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
PSC FOCUS AREAS
1. ENSURE SEGREGATION
Ensure proper segregation and handling of all garbage categories.
2. MAINTAIN RECORDS
Ensure the Garbage Record Book is completed accurately and promptly.
3. CREW TRAINING
Ensure all crew are aware of procedures, placards and disposal requirements.
4. EQUIPMENT READINESS
Ensure garbage processing equipment is operational and records are up to date.
5. REPORT NON-COMPLIANCE
Report any accidental loss of garbage or inability to comply with Annex V to the Master.
GARBAGE RECORD BOOK
Complete, accurate and up to date.
WASTE DELIVERY RECEIPTS
Ensure receipts are available and retained.
INCINERATOR RECORDS
Check incineration logs and maintenance records.
GARBAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Plan is onboard, implemented and up to date.
ACCURATE RECORDS ARE YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENCE DURING PSC AND SIRE INSPECTIONS.
SAILR TIP
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