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Amendments to MARPOL Annex V enters into force on March 1, 2018
Amendments to MARPOL Annex V (Garbage) concerning substances that are harmful to the marine environment and form of Garbage Record Book were adopted by resolution MEPC.277(70) in October 2016 and will enter into force on 1 March 2018.
What needs to be done?
Vessels are required to implement the followings by 1 March 2018:
- Garbage Record Book with the new format should be provided on board.
- Garbage Management Plan and Placards should be revised in accordance with the new amendments.
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Publication - Introduction to MARPOL Annex V, incl. checklist
The revised MARPOL Annex V entered into force on 1st January 2013 and this publication will help the crew to understand the minimum requirements of MARPOL Annex V. The publication includes a checklist for compliance with MARPOL Annex V. Contact us for more information.
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Publication - IMO Polar Code
An updated version of our publication 'IMO Polar Code' is published. Contact us for more information.
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Press Release - A5 Marine Technologies AB and Loipart AB
Loipart Group, a world-leading supplier for marine galley equipment, provision rooms and laundry systems, strengthen and expand its business with own designed systems and equipment for ship-generated garbage together with the new partner company A5 Marine Technologies AB. The founders of A5 Marine Technologies have for many years been working with environmental development within the maritime and offshore sector with focus on ship-generated garbage and have as a forerunner earned a good reputation in the market when it comes to cost-effective, compliant solutions and environmental expertise.
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