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STEVEN H. HIBBE Maritime Attorney “Guidance in the right direction” VESSEL REGISTRATIONS OFFSHORE COMPANIES MARINE LENDING Initial Consultation without cost or obligation OFFICE: (305) 375-0966 • FAX: (305) 375-0967•SH@YACHTCOUNSELOR.COM GABLES WATERWAY CENTER 1390 S. DIXIE HWY. SUITE 1104 • CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 18 WWW.YACHTCOUNSELOR.COM august/september 2012 | florida yacht brokers association | www.fyba.org The New Year Will Bring Changes to MARPOL Annex V By: Will Nock, Safety and Technical Manager International Registries, Inc. / The Marshall Islands Registry Revisions to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex V (Garbage) will come into force on January 1, 2013. The revisions were adopted through Resolution MEPC.201(62) during 62nd session of The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which was held in July 2011. The most notable of these revisions is that the discharge of all garbage into the sea will be prohibited, except as provided otherwise in Regulations 4, 5, 6, and 7. This means that items such as dunnage, lining, metal, bottles, and other items can no longer be thrown overboard, regardless of the vessel’s distance from shore; which may require some creative storage solutions for smaller vessels. In addition, 10.2 of Annex V will require that every vessel of 100 gross tons (GT) and above, and every vessel which is certified to carry 15 or more persons, have a Garbage Management Plan. This lowers the tonnage requirement from its current level of 400 GT, which will have implications for a large number of smaller vessels; such as offshore supply vessels (OSV), tugs, and yachts. The establishment of the Garbage Management Plan may be challenging for the yachting community given that there may be a learning curve for many owners, crews, and managers whose yachts fell below the 400 GT requirement. Guidance on how to properly create and implement a Garbage Management Plan can be found in Resolution MEPC.220(63). Other changes have also been made to Annex V, including updates of definitions, the addition of regulations pertaining to the discharge of animal carcasses, and an expansion of the requirements for placards onboard. Comprehensive guidelines for implementing the revised MARPOL Annex V can be found in Resolution MEPC.219(63). Although these revisions may be relatively minor when compared to other pending regulations affecting the industry, it is good to be aware and prepared in advance of the New Year. Please visit the IMO’s website (www.imo.org) to obtain additional information and guidance that can help in their proper implementation aboard your yacht.
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