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Chapter 2
POLLUTION REGULATIONS
MARPOL TREATY
e USCG now enforces the International Convention
for the Prevention of Pollution from ships, referred to
commonly as the MARPOL TREATY (marine pollu-
tion). is international treaty prohibits the overboard
dumping of all oil, garbage, ship-generated plastic and
chemicals. ere is a placard on board your boat (typi-
cal example shown below) that explains the garbage and
plastic dumping laws in detail.
Immediately notify the USCG if your vessel discharges oil
or hazardous substances in the water. Call toll free 1-800-
424-8802. Report the following information: location,
source, size, color, substances and time observed.
No vessel may intentionally drain oil or oily waste from
any source into the bilge of any vessel. A bucket or bailer
is suitable as a portable means of discharging oily waste.
e placard noted above is normally located in the engine
or may be attached to the engine hatch.
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