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 - 6 Enhancement of Compliance with MARPOL Annex V - 6.4 Voluntary measures
6.4 Voluntary measures
6.4.1 Governments are encouraged to assist ship operators and seafarers' organizations in developing resolutions, by-laws and other internal mechanisms that encourage compliance with Annex V regulations. Some of these groups include:
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.1 seamen and officer unions;
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.2 associations of shipowners, insurers, classification societies;
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.3 pilot associations; and
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.4 fishermen's organizations.
6.4.2 Governments are encouraged to assist and support, where possible, the development of mechanisms to promote compliance with Annex V among port authorities, terminal operators, stevedores, longshoremen, and land-based garbage management authorities.
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