Description
Port Reception Facilities – How to Do It, 2016 Edition is the official IMO publication providing practical guidance for the planning, establishment and operation of ship-generated waste reception facilities. The publication has been developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to support ports and authorities in meeting the requirements of the MARPOL Convention.
Accessible and efficient reception facilities are an important prerequisite for reducing illegal discharges to the sea. When ships have access to appropriate reception facilities in port, the risk of waste, oily residues, sewage or other pollutants being released into the marine environment is reduced.
The publication provides guidance on how ports can map needs, dimension capacity and develop reception solutions that meet the requirements of different vessel types. The manual also describes organizational conditions, financing models, user needs and interaction between ports, ships and authorities.
Port Reception Facilities – How to Do It is used by port authorities, terminal operators, environmental authorities, consultants and others involved in maritime environmental management and waste management. The publication is particularly relevant for ports that want to strengthen their environmental profile and ensure compliance with international environmental requirements.
The guidance covers the reception of oily waste, sewage, garbage, cargo residues and other waste streams regulated by MARPOL. The publication also describes how ports can improve existing systems and identify areas where capacity or service provision should be strengthened.
The 2016 edition builds on international experience and best practices from ports around the world. The manual serves as both a planning tool and a practical reference for organizations looking to develop efficient and user-friendly ship-generated waste reception facilities.
Kart.no delivers IMO publications to customers in Norway and the Nordic region, including MARPOL-related publications, SOLAS, IMSBC Code, IMDG Code and other official maritime publications from the International Maritime Organization.
