1 Discharge of the following garbage into the
sea outside special areas shall only be permitted while the ship is
en route and as far as practicable from the nearest land, but in any
case not less than:
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.1 3 nautical miles from the nearest land for
food wastes which have been passed through a comminuter or grinder.
Such comminuted or ground food wastes shall be capable of passing
through a screen with openings no greater than 25 mm.
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.2 12 nautical miles from the nearest land for
food wastes that have not been treated in accordance with subparagraph
.1 above.
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.3 12 nautical miles from the nearest land for cargo
residues that cannot be recovered using commonly available methods for unloading.
These cargo residues shall not contain any substances classified as harmful to the
marine environment, in accordance with the criteria set out in appendix I of this
Annex.
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.4 For animal carcasses, discharge shall occur
as far from the nearest land as possible, taking into account the
guidelines developed by the Organization.
2 Cleaning agents or additives contained in cargo
hold, deck and external surfaces wash water may be discharged into
the sea, but these substances must not be harmful to the marine environment,
taking into account guidelines developed by the Organization.
3 Solid bulk cargoes as defined in regulation VI/1-1.2 of
the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 , as amended,
other than grain, shall be classified in accordance with appendix I of this Annex, and
declared by the shipper as to whether or not they are harmful to the marine
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4 When garbage is mixed with or contaminated by other
substances prohibited from discharge or having different discharge requirements, the
more stringent requirements shall apply.