Regulations of MARPOL Annex V

Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships


  • It entered into force on 31 December 1988.
  • It deals with different types of garbage and specifies the proper method of disposal.
  • The most important feature of this Annex is the complete ban imposed on the disposal of Plastics into the Sea.
  • It covers the implementation of the Garbage Management Plan and Garbage record book


Chapter 1 - General

Regulation 1 - Definitions

Regulation 2 - Application

Regulation 3 - General prohibition on the discharge of garbage into the sea (click here to know more)

Regulation 4 - Discharge of Garbage outside special areas (click here to know more)

Regulation 5 - Special requirements for discharge of Garbage from fixed or floating platforms (click here to know more)

Regulation 6 - Discharge of Garbage within special areas (click here to know more)

Regulation 7 - Exceptions (click here to know more)

Regulation 8 - Reception facilities

Regulation 9 - Port State control on operational requirements

Regulation 10 - Placards, Garbage management plans and Garbage record-keeping (click here to know more)


Chapter 2 - Verification of Compliance with the provisions of this Annex

Regulation 11 - Application

Regulation 12 - Verification of Compliance


Chapter 3 - International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters

Regulation 13 - Definitions

Regulation 14 - Application and requirements


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Reference: IMO Publications & Documents - International Conventions - MARPOL

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