Waste Management Plan
Hi RDavis - Vessels 40' and above that are used COMMERCIALLY (i.e. charter)are required to carry a written "waste management plan". It's basically a checklist that indicates what you are going to do with your waste. I passed my coast guard exam literally yesterday so it's fresh in my mind! See sample below courtesy of Sea Partners, USCG Marine Safety Office San Francisco Bay WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Vessel Name1. This plan describes policy and procedures for handling this vessel’s garbage according toMARPOL Annex V and 33 CFR Subparts 151.51 through 151.77. As Captain, I am responsiblefor carrying out this plan. All crewmembers and embarked persons shall follow the instructions inthis plan. It is the general policy of this vessel that all food waste and garbage will beretained on board for proper disposal ashore.2. Waste for this vessel is collected ______________________________ (where) and stored____________________________________ (location). When moored, all waste will be carriedfrom the vessel and disposed of _________________________________________ (location ofdumpster, etc.). Plastics and waste containing plastic materials will never be dischargedinto the water from this vessel regardless of location.3. When sailing on inland waters or at sea within 12 nautical miles of land, no food, garbage orwaste of any type will be discharged. When on an extended voyage, beyond 12 nautical milesfrom land, certain non-plastic and non-floating waste may be discharged if storage space is notavailable. In this case, all plastics (including foamed plastic) are to be segregated from otherwastes and stored on board for proper disposal ashore. Only those materials permitted fordischarge according to the MARPOL Annex V placard may be discharged in the water. In nocase will waste of any kind be discharged into the water without my prior inspection andexplicit permission.4. If you have any questions about this plan, waste handling procedures or materials that may bedischarged, please consult me._____________________________________________________________CaptainDate Hope this helps! Trevor
