Risk Area 4.1: MARPOL Annex V (Garbage) – domestic commercial vessels
AMSA’s previous survey on DCV awareness and compliance with pollution prevention (garbage) requirements (MARPOL Annex V).1 highlighted a need to raise awareness of the regulations aimed at preventing both accidental pollution and pollution from vessel operations that apply to DCVs. This includes placard display, garbage management plans, garbage record books, discharge rules and procedures. The 2024/25 focus will be on MARPOL Annex V and the prevention of pollution by garbage from domestic commercial vessels.
Actions
AMSA will continue its education campaign on compliance with MARPOL V. Inspections on vessels between 100-400 GT will focus on MARPOL V compliance, including inspection of garbage record books and associated procedures.
| Steps | Activity | Timeframe | Target |
| Provide education information during inspections ie leaflet or stickers. | Education | Ongoing | NA |
Footnotes
1AMSA, Focus on pollution prevention – domestic commercial vessel education campaign, AMSA website, 2023, accessed 6 June 2023.