5 Port Reception Facilities for Garbage

  5.1 The methodology for determining the adequacy of a reception facility should be based on the number and types of ships that will call at the port, the waste management requirements of each type of ship as well as the size and location of a port. Emphasis should also be placed on calculating the quantities of garbage, including recyclable material from ships which are not discharged into the sea in accordance with the provisions of Annex V.

  5.2 It should be noted that, due to differences in port reception procedures and additional treatment among ports, port reception facilities may require the separation on board of:

• .1 food wastes (e.g. animal derived products and by-products because of risk of animal diseases);

• .2 cooking oil (animal derived products and by-products because of risk of animal diseases);

• .3 plastics;

• .4 domestic waste, operational waste and recyclable or reusable material;

• .5 special items like medical waste, outdated pyrotechnics and fumigation remnants;

• .6 animal wastes, including used bedding from the transport of live animals (due to risk of disease) but excluding drainage from spaces containing living animals; and

• .7 cargo residues.

• .8 E-waste such as electronic cards, gadgets, equipment, computers, printer cartridges, etc.

  5.3 Ship, port and terminal operators should consider the following when determining quantities and types of garbage on a per ship basis:

• .1 types of garbage normally generated;

• .2 ship type and design;

• .3 ship operating route;

• .4 number of persons on board;

• .5 duration of voyage;

• .6 time spent in areas where discharge into the sea is prohibited or restricted; and

• .7 time spent in port.

  5.4 Governments, in assessing the adequacy of reception facilities, should also consider the technological challenges associated with the recycling, treatment and discharge of garbage received from ships. Governments should take responsible actions within their national programmes to consider garbage management standards. In doing so, relevant international standards should be taken into account.

  5.4.1 The type and capacity of equipment for treatment and final disposal of garbage is a significant factor in determining the adequacy of a reception facility. It not only provides a measure of the time required to complete the process, but it also is the primary means for ensuring that ultimate disposal of the garbage is environmentally sound.

  5.4.2 Governments should continue to carry out studies into the provision of reception facilities at ports in their respective countries. Governments should carry out the studies in close cooperation with port authorities and other local authorities responsible for garbage handling. Such studies should include information such as a port-by-port listing of available garbage reception facilities, the types of garbage they are equipped to handle their capacities and any special procedures required to use them. Governments should submit data on the availability of port reception facilities to GISIS.

  5.4.3 While selecting the most appropriate type of reception facility for a particular port, consideration should be given to several alternative methods available. In this regard, floating plants for collection of garbage, such as barges or self-propelled ships, might be considered more effective in a particular location than land-based facilities.

  5.5 These guidelines aim to stimulate governments to develop modern waste reception facilities and continue to improve their garbage management processes. Information on developments in this area should be forwarded to the Organization.

  5.6 Governments are encouraged to develop policies and practices that facilitate the reduction, use and recycling of ship-generated garbage. The development of port reception facilities and associated guidance that aids the handling of separated garbage from ships should encourage ships to separate garbage on board.