.3 The ship's garbage is made up of distinct components, some of which are addressed in MARPOL 73/78, whilst others may be addressed locally, nationally or regionally, e.g. domestic, operational, cargo-associated, food and maintenance wastes. Each component should be evaluated separately to determine the best waste management practice for that waste.
4 MATTERS TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE GARBAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
.1 Designated person in charge of carrying out the plan
.1.1 In accordance with the regulation, a person shall be designated in the garbage management plan to be responsible for implementing the procedures within the plan.
1.2 This person should be assisted by departmental staff to ensure that the collection,separation and processing of garbage is efficient in all areas of the ship, and that the procedures aboard are carried out in accordance with the garbage management plan.
.2 Procedures for collecting garbage
.2.1 identiiy suitable receptacles for collection and separation
.2.2 identiiy locations of receptacles, collection, and separation stations
.2.3 describe the process of how garbage is transported from the source of generation to the collection and separation stations
.2.4 describe how garbage will be handled between primary collection and separation stations and other handling methods commensurate with the following:
.2.4.1 needs of reception facilities, taking into account possible local recycling arrangements
.2.4.2 on-board processing
.2.4.3 storage
.2.4.4 disposal at sea
.2.5 describe the training or education programmes to facilitate collection of garbage
.3 Procedures for processing garbage
.1 identiiy personnel responsible for the operation of the equipment
Separation of garbage for the purposes of these Guidelines is considered part of the collection process. Separation may take place at the source or at a separate designated station.
