41Waste management plans, garbage record book, signage

41 Waste management plans, garbage record book, signage (1) The owner, and the master, of a ship that is 12 m or more in length must ensure that the ship displays placards in relation to garbage disposal requirements in the approved form. Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units. (2) The owner, and the master, of a ship with a gross tonnage of 400 tons or more, or of a ship certified to carry 15 or more persons, must: (a) develop a waste management plan in accordance with the Regulations; (b) handle garbage under and in accordance with the waste management plan; and (c) ensure that the ship is fitted with equipment enabling the waste management plan to be complied with.

Marine Pollution Act 1999 26 (3) The owner, and the master, of: (a) a ship with a gross tonnage of 400 tons or more; or (b) a ship certified to carry 15 or more persons that is engaged on an international voyage, must ensure that a garbage record book is maintained on the ship. (4) An offence against subsection (1), (2) or (3) is a regulatory offence.