MARPOL Annex V – new Wider Caribbeanspecial area takes effect from May 1, 2011

On May 1, 2011, the garbage discharge provisions for special areas under MARPOL Annex V will become effective for theWider Caribbean*.

At the 60th session of the IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) in March 2010 it was agreed that adequate reception facilities for garbage are now available in the Wider Caribbean area under the Annex V provisions, and therefore the garbage discharge provisions for special areas can be implemented.

Important changes to note on LR Rules and Regulations

There are changes to Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2010 and Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Special Service Craft, July 2010. A summary of the major changes is detailed below

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