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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, includ-
ing 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 Manage-
ment Plan describing the protocol for collecting,
processing, storing and discharging garbage, and
designate the person charged with carrying out
the plan.
The placard noted below is usually found near a
galley, inside the engine hatch area or close to a
receptacle.
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