29.2.2.1 The disposal of garbage into the sea
is prohibited by the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by
Garbage) Regulations 1998, SI 1998 No 1377. Arrangements for the retention
of garbage on board and for discharge to shore facilities should be
provided. Arrangements should be varied as necessary to comply with
special requirements which may be applied by administrations/authorities
in the area in which a vessel operates. Reference should be made to
Merchant Shipping Notice MSN No. 1720.