The information about Pollution procedures are categorised under a number of headings. Details of the types of information included within the structured categories is available below.
Ballast
- Details of the ballast requirements for the National Authority and/or Port Authority
- Whether there are any requirements for change of ballast water prior to arrival at the port
- Ballast reception facilities and any restrictions
Pollution
- Detailed requirements for pollution avoidance
- List of procedures that the vessel must follow, and countermeasures that the port/terminal will take if an incident occurs
- Contact numbers and VHF Channels to be used in the case of such an occurrence
Slops Disposal
- Whether a collection service is available and capacity of shore tanks, barges and road tankers
- Location of any special berth for this service
- Name and contact details of companies operating this service; charges and any other relevant information
Waste Disposal
- Whether a collection service is available and if drums or skips are provided on board or alongside
- Contact details of garbage services, charges and collection time