Management and Recommendations for Ocean Vessel Garbage Management
A correct understanding of the requirements of the MARPOL Convention on ship garbage management is crucial for effectively managing ship garbage and better protecting the marine environment.Based on recent deficiencies and common problems found in port state inspections related to ship garbage management,as well as practical experience,this paper proposes solutions and suggestions to provide references and guidance for ocean-going ships to better comply with the Convention and relevant pollution prevention regulations of port states,to effectively control and reduce ship pollution to the marine environment.