Clasification Society Rulefinder 2016 - Version 9.25
Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Marine Environment Protection Committee - Resolution MEPC.219(63) – 2012 Guidelines for the Implementation of Marpol Annex V – (Adopted on 2 March 2012)Amended by Resolution MEPC.239(65) - Annex – 2012 Guidelines for the Implementation of Marpol Annex V - 2 Garbage Management - 2.13 Discharge of fish carried as a cargo

2.13 Discharge of fish carried as a cargo

  2.13.1 Fish, including shellfish, carried on board as cargo that have died or been euthanized on board during the voyage are considered to be animal carcasses and should, to the extent practicable, be treated in the manner set out in section 2.12 of these guidelines. Governments may want to consider additional actions to reduce the risk of spreading parasitic or pathogenic organisms.


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