Shipboard Oily Waste Prevention Plan

Regulatory Reference

• IMO
• MARPOL

Background

MEPC.1/Circ.759 provides guidance on the procedures that a ship may implement to properly manage Oily Waste. Scope of this plan is to sum up all necessary shipboard procedures into one plan. Plan is developed in line with IMO Guidelines and common marine practice. Approval by the Administration or a Recognised Organisation (RO) on behalf of the Administration is NOT mandatory.

Indicative Contents

• Shipboard Operational Waste Introduction
• Authority And Accountability
• Waste Stream Identification
• Minimizing Waste
• Engineering Requirements
• Oil Record Book
• Storage Treatment And Disposal
• Oil Water Separator Instructions
• 15ppm Bilge Alarm Instructions
• Incinerator Instructions
• Reducing Potential Human Error
• Documentation And Record Keeping
• Review And Improvement
• Emergency Response
• Accidents And Non-Conformities Reporting
• Training
• SOWPPP Posters
• SOWPPP Forms
• Shipboard Operational Waste Assessment
• Compliance Matrix

Info/Plans Required

• Ship Specific Information (Questionnaire to be submitted)
• Oil Water Separator Instructions ManualOil Water Separator Instructions Manual
• 15ppm Bilge Alarm Instructions Manual
• Waste Oil Incinerator Instructions Manual

Benefits

• Master will have a guidance with respect to the use of critical equipment
• Procedures as per vessel specific arrangements
• Detailed instructions and responsibilities
• Updated with latest requirements and legislation
• Shipboard operational waste assessment availability
• Already inspected by most MoU’s PSC Officers / inspector surveyors

We will Ensure

• Full compliance with national and international regulations and common marine practice
• Real life documentation addressed to senior officers and crew onboard
• Full integration of any client specific requirements
• Full support provided after development in line with our Document Support Policy

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