Just had a courtesy inspection from the CGAux and learned that boats over 40' are now required to have a garbage disposal plan on board. My inspector didn't know if or where such a form can be found (but it is a requirement). Anyone know where I can find such a form. I know I could create something but prefer to avoid the old 'errors and omissions' things and would prefer to use an approved form. Any help? Thanks, Jan
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Just write a memo that states where the waste is to be kept and that nothing is to be thrown overboard and that the Captain will, or will designate a person to dispose of the trash in an apropriate recepticle when back in port. Laminate it and post it someplace conspicuous. I think I have one electronically I will look for it and post it if I can find it.
Just write a memo that states where the waste is to be kept and that nothing is to be thrown overboard and that the Captain will, or will designate a person to dispose of the trash in an apropriate recepticle when back in port. Laminate it and post it someplace conspicuous. I think I have one electronically I will look for it and post it if I can find it.
West Marine Has Them
WM has plastic placards for $5 or so. They didn't stock them but could order it for me. Jeff
WM has plastic placards for $5 or so. They didn't stock them but could order it for me. Jeff
Placard only for boats under 40'
40'+ require a written plan on file with the rest of the ship's papers. WM charges $5 for the placard (which is nothing more than a big peel 'n' stick label)??? They used to be available at just about every boat store and marina office counter for free!
40'+ require a written plan on file with the rest of the ship's papers. WM charges $5 for the placard (which is nothing more than a big peel 'n' stick label)??? They used to be available at just about every boat store and marina office counter for free!
Web Site
Hey, I downloaded a basic plan from the Coast Guard web site. It was free, and you only have to fill in the blanks. Here is the link. Select Waste Management Plan #1 from the list and it will open a PDF file for the correct plan. You can also get a copy of the Rules of the ROad for free...also required. http://www.uscg.mil/D17/m/cfvs_links.shtml
Hey, I downloaded a basic plan from the Coast Guard web site. It was free, and you only have to fill in the blanks. Here is the link. Select Waste Management Plan #1 from the list and it will open a PDF file for the correct plan. You can also get a copy of the Rules of the ROad for free...also required. http://www.uscg.mil/D17/m/cfvs_links.shtml
big discussion on the trawler sites
about the waste plan. Apparently the CG down in Florida has been boarding more and more boats this past winter. I believe there was also a special requirement about the location for the plan - something like one copy by the trash can, another copy with the ship's papers or something like that. One of the the trawler guys had the plan and also had it in all the right locations. Apparently the CG was floored by this because no one else ever has them.
about the waste plan. Apparently the CG down in Florida has been boarding more and more boats this past winter. I believe there was also a special requirement about the location for the plan - something like one copy by the trash can, another copy with the ship's papers or something like that. One of the the trawler guys had the plan and also had it in all the right locations. Apparently the CG was floored by this because no one else ever has them.
MARPOL Placard Still Free
Get ahold the Coast Guard Auxilaurist doing the Courtesy boat examinations and he'll give you one. He should also have the pollution placard for the engine compartment. Both are required on boats over 26'.
Get ahold the Coast Guard Auxilaurist doing the Courtesy boat examinations and he'll give you one. He should also have the pollution placard for the engine compartment. Both are required on boats over 26'.
Here's mine
Technically the rule applies to vessels 12 meters and longer LOA. For 12M boats you need a plan IN ADDITION TO a placard. When my boat was first inspected, the inspector gave me a generic plan so I could pass the inspection. Later I customized it a little. So you can see the format, I've attached a photo. The text follows: TRASH DISPOSAL PLAN Sailing Vessel WINDROSE In compliance with Federal Regulations, and in the interest of clean water, all persons boarding the vessel Windrose need to be aware that under no circumstances will any trash, plastic material, food, aluminum cans, bottles, paper cups, or any other waste be thrown overboard. There are blue plastic trash receptacles located in the galley, forward head, and aft head. Place all trash in one of these receptacles. When a receptacle is full, the crew member appointed by the Captain shall bag all material and secure the bag in a locker aft of the cockpit until the bag can be removed from the boat and placed in an appropriate receptacle on shore. Recycle all cans and bottles by placing them in a bag in the port locker aft of the cockpit. Crush cans before placing them in the recycle bag. You may use the yellow can crusher in the main salon for this purpose. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY TRASH BE THROWN OVERBOARD FROM THIS VESSEL ! If there are any questions concerning this policy, please see the Captain of this vessel. The Captain is the trash plan manager. Carl O. Reitz Owner/Captain Sailing Vessel Windrose Adopted from U.S.C.G. Auxiliary Flotillia 15-7, Solomons, Maryland
Technically the rule applies to vessels 12 meters and longer LOA. For 12M boats you need a plan IN ADDITION TO a placard. When my boat was first inspected, the inspector gave me a generic plan so I could pass the inspection. Later I customized it a little. So you can see the format, I've attached a photo. The text follows: TRASH DISPOSAL PLAN Sailing Vessel WINDROSE In compliance with Federal Regulations, and in the interest of clean water, all persons boarding the vessel Windrose need to be aware that under no circumstances will any trash, plastic material, food, aluminum cans, bottles, paper cups, or any other waste be thrown overboard. There are blue plastic trash receptacles located in the galley, forward head, and aft head. Place all trash in one of these receptacles. When a receptacle is full, the crew member appointed by the Captain shall bag all material and secure the bag in a locker aft of the cockpit until the bag can be removed from the boat and placed in an appropriate receptacle on shore. Recycle all cans and bottles by placing them in a bag in the port locker aft of the cockpit. Crush cans before placing them in the recycle bag. You may use the yellow can crusher in the main salon for this purpose. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY TRASH BE THROWN OVERBOARD FROM THIS VESSEL ! If there are any questions concerning this policy, please see the Captain of this vessel. The Captain is the trash plan manager. Carl O. Reitz Owner/Captain Sailing Vessel Windrose Adopted from U.S.C.G. Auxiliary Flotillia 15-7, Solomons, Maryland
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