ANNEX 13 - MARPOL PLACARD EXAMPLE
Updated 31 January 2024
© Crown copyright 2024
This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. To view this licence, visit nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3 or write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gov.uk.
Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned.
This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-code-of-practice-for-the-safety-of-small-fishing-vessels-of-less-than-15m-length-overall/annex-13-marpol-placard-example
Every Vessel shall display a placard displaying the legal requirements of dumping waste in accordance with the requirements of MARPOL.
An example placard is shown below:
Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea
| Outside 25 Nautical miles from nearest land | 12 to 25 Nautical miles from nearest land | 3-12 Nautical miles from nearest land | 0 to 3 Nautical miles from nearest land | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illegal to dispose of | Platics & Oily Wastes | Plastics, Lining & Packaging Materials that float. Oily Wastes | Plastics, Lining & Packaging Materials that float, all other Garbage if not ground to less than 25mm. Oily Wastes | Total Restriction |
North Sea and English Channel (special areas)
| Nearest land to 12 Nauticlal miles | Outside 12 Nautical miles from nearest land | |
|---|---|---|
| Illegal to dispose of | Total restriction | Plastics & Any Garbage other than food wastes. Oily Wastes |