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Safety On Board
GARBAGE DISCHARGE
The act to prevent pollution from ships places limitations
on the discharge of garbage from vessels. It is illegal to
dump plastic trash anywhere in the ocean or navigable
waters of the United States. Also, it is illegal to discharge
garbage in the navigable waters of the United States,
including the Great Lakes. The discharge of other types
of garbage is allowed outside certain specifi ed distances
from shore as determined by the nature of that garbage.
United States vessels of 26 feet or longer must display in
a prominent location, a durable placard at least 4” x 9”
notifying crew and passengers of discharge restrictions.
USA vessels of 26’ or longer equipped with a galley and
berthing must have a written Management Plan describing
the plan for collecting, processing, storing and discharging
garbage, and designate the person charged with carrying
out the plan.
The placard noted below is usually found under the galley
or the cockpit refreshment center.
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