Order No. 269 on discharge of waste from ships and platforms.

[摘要] This Order sets regulations on the discharge of waste from ships and platforms and applies to all ships regardless of size. Outside specific areas, discharge of all objects made of plastic, including synthetic ropes, synthetic fishing nets, plastic garbage bags and incinerator ashes from plastic products which may contain residues of toxic or heavy metals may not be dumped at sea. Food-waste may be discharged when ships are located more than 12 miles from the nearest land. Exception is made for

[发布日期] 2008-05-01

[关键词] Marine pollution;Mesh;Waste disposal;Management/conservation;Effluent waste water/discharge;Ecosystem preservation;Environmental standards;Hazardous substances;Hazardous waste;International agreement-implementation;Marine protected areas;Organic waste;Solid waste [时效性] Effective