29.1 General
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29.1 General

  29.1.1 A vessel complying with the Code should meet international, national, regional and local requirements for the prevention of marine pollution which are applicable to the area in which the vessel is operating.

  29.1.2 Responsibility for the vessel to be properly equipped and maintained to meet the requirements prevailing rests with the owner/managing agent.

  29.1.3 It is also the responsibility of the owner/managing agent to ensure that a charterer of a vessel receives up-to-date and adequate information on prevention of pollution in the area in which the charterer intends to operate. The information may include the need to seek advice from local or harbour authorities, for which contact "points" should be given.

  29.1.4 The disposal of ship generated waste to port reception facilities is regulated in the UK through the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003/1809. Further guidance on the applicability of these regulations can be found in MGN 253 and the "Port Waste Management Planning - A Guide to Good Practice" booklet available from Marine Offices. Vessels should ensure they manage their wastes in a sustainable manner and fulfil the applicable requirements (if any) of these regulations

Parent topic: 29 Clean Seas
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