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Foreword
This Waste Management Plan has been produced by the Port of JD/Ruwais Authority in response to the
requirements set out in the IMO (Port Waste Reception Facilities) These Regulations are explained
in guidance offered by the IMO Port Waste Reception Facilities MARPOL 73/78. The Plan follows UAE
Federal Law No.74/2006 MARPOL 73/78 Regulations and the Health, Safety and Environmental Management.
ADNOC Guideline 1999 and UAE Federal Law No.24/1999 Regulations. “The Protection of Maritime
Environment and Port Waste Reception Facilities. Management Planning – produced by the IMO".
In the preparation of this Plan, due consideration has been given to the requirements of the specific
legislation and the need for clear guidelines for those in the waste chain. The Plan identifies the
constituent and ancillary parts of that chain, providing information to assist in the handling and
disposal of all categories of waste in the prescribed manner.
The strict requirements of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
(MARPOL 73/78) for ships operating in the Gulf Area mean that the pressure on ship waste management
for ships using the JD Ruwais Port is ever increasing. The UAE "National Authority of Communication" will now ask ships’ Masters to comment on the adequacy of port waste reception facilities
during Port State Control Inspections.
The implementation of the JD Ruwais Port Waste Management Plan is a further step forward in the control
and management of waste from ships in order to ensure a cleaner environment at the port. The overall aim
of this Waste Management Plan is to assist in the reduction of the quantity of waste entering the sea.
The Plan is intended for use by all ships, regardless of size, which use those berths operated by the
Port of JD Ruwais, shipping agents and those in a position to assist in the arrangement of waste disposal
from ships. It is also intended to assist Licensed Waste Contractor operating within the jurisdiction of
the port and employed to remove waste from ships and from RIASH.
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Preamble
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as modified by the related
Protocol of 1978, (commonly known as MARPOL 73/78) contains regulations and requirements for the prevention
of pollution by oil, harmful substances in package form, sewage, garbage, and the control of pollution by
noxious liquid substances. The regulations are contained in five annexes to MARPOL 73/78.
As a party to MARPOL 73/78, the United Arab Emirates Government has a duty to ensure that adequate waste
facilities are in place for ships the port for a primary purpose other than using the waste reception facilities.
The Government meets this obligation by placing a statutory duty on Port Authorities and terminals, to
ensure the provision of reception facilities consistent with the requirements of MARPOL 73/78.
Ships operating in the “ Gulf ” Area are subject to the even more stringent
controls imposed when the “ Gulf ” Area was designated under the terms of
MARPOL 73/78 which causes additional responsibilities in terms of the disposal of ship generated waste.
JD Ruwais Port Authority implements the regulations of the MARPOL 73/78 on port reception facilities
for ship-generated waste and cargo residues. These regulations introduce a number of changes, mainly:
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Ships must provide notification, through pre arrival information telex before entry into the port, of
the waste they will discharge, including information of physical nature and quantities. Small crafts
(Of whatever size) or recreational craft authorised to carry, or designed to carry, no more than
15 passengers are exempt from these regulations.
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Ships must deliver their waste to port reception facilities, unless they have sufficient dedicated
storage capacity to store the waste until the next port of call and have followed the required
notification procedure.
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Ships must pay a mandatory charge to make a significant contribution to the cost of
port reception facilities for ship generated waste, whether they use them or not. This does not apply
to small crafts (of whatever size) or recreational craft authorised to carry, or designed to carry,
no more than 15 passengers.
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If a ship does not comply with Port Regulations we will not grant clearance - if a ship is believed
to have dumped waste in international waters it is a flag state affair, in UAE Waters we may hold
it on behalf of the Federal Court of Abu Dhabi.
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1.2 The Need for Waste Reception Facilities
JD Ruwais Port Authority undertakes to analyse the need for facilities and notify the NAC (National
Authority of Communication Land and Marine Affairs accordingly). Detailed information on types and
quantities to be discharged will be collected via the Harbour Master's Office as part of the information
required as Conditions of Entry and Sailing and supplied on a regular basis to the National Authority
Of Communication. Refusal to comply by the ship will also be notified to the NAC.
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1.3 Objective
The aim of this Waste Management Plan is:
- To reduce illegal discharge of waste to the sea and minimise generation of waste in ships
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To fulfill the Port of JD Ruwais Authority's legal duties with regard to waste management
to comply with local, federal and international laws and ADNOC regulations and guidelines.
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To consult with users, agents, operators, contractors and regulators in the development and
implementation of waste management strategies
- To reuse or recycle waste wherever possible
- Proper dispose of waste in order to protect the environmental.
- To promote education and awareness of wise waste management
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1.4 Summary
The Port of JD Ruwais Waste Management Plan provides information to all ships using the Port of
JD Ruwais to enable them to make best use of the waste reception facilities available in the port.
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1.5 Applicability, Type and Capacity of Port Waste Reception Facilities
The Port's Waste Management Plan applies to all ships visiting the berths operated by the, namely:
| 1. ADCO | 3 SPM currently {Crude Oil}. |
| 2. Takreer | 7 Berths { Oil Products } |
| 3. Gasco |
1 SHT currently { Sulphur Liquid, Bulk} by 1 Q 2010, 2 berths will be Operating mid 2010 |
| 4. Gasco |
3 Berth currently {LPG, Paraffinic Naphtha} |
| 5. Fertil | Berth No.1 {Bulk Urea}, Berth No.2 {Ammonia, Ethylene} |
| 6. Borouge |
2 Berths currently (RoRo and Container). |
A summary of waste reception facilities available within the jurisdiction of the JD Ruwais Port Authority, as
defined in the Port Regulations, the General by laws of the Petroleum Ports Authority, can be found in:
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1.6 Acknowledgements
Preparation of this Waste Management Plan involved consultations between the Petroleum Ports Authority / JD
Ruwais Harbour Master, JD Ruwais Port Users, Port's Operator {IRSHAD}, EPA/FEA, BeAAT
and ADNOC Ruwais Housing Division, various other organisations and individuals. The help and
co-operation of all participants is gratefully acknowledged.
Table 1 – Report of Cost, Type and Capacity of Waste Reception Facilities – JD Ruwais Port
| |
Annex I - Oily waste |
Annex
II / III |
Annex IV Sewage |
Annex V Garbage |
| |
Dirty Ballast Water |
Tank washing (slops) |
|
|
Oily Bilge Water |
Sludge from purification of oil |
| Type and size of facility |
Slop tanker |
Slop tanker |
Slop tanker |
Slop tanker |
Slop tanker |
Slop tanker |
Skip by Barge or Tug |
Portable Tank by Barge or Tug |
Skip by Barge or Tug |
| Method of use (where applicable) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Is notice required? |
Yes, 72h |
Yes, 72h |
Yes, 72h |
Yes, 72h |
Yes, 72h |
Yes, 72h |
Yes, 72h |
Yes, 24h |
Yes, 12h |
| Frequency of emptying |
As req’d |
As req’d |
As req’d |
As req’d |
As req’d |
As req’d |
As req’d |
As req’d |
As req’d |
| Annual capacity |
Unlimited in normal circumstances |
| Cost of use |
The cost of use of waste disposal facilities can be obtained from ships agents. In case of difficulty
contact
JD Ruwais Port Authority.
Tel No. +971 2 877 2258 OR 602 5762 Fax. No +971 2 877 2102 |
Estimate of total number of vessels calling at Port (per year) = 1700 (excluding small crafts)
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2.0 Waste Management
2.1 General
The waste handling chain consists of a number of links. Successful transfer of waste from ship to
disposal site depends upon effective communication between each link in the waste management chain.
JD Ruwais Harbour Master is responsible for the implementation of the Waste Management Plan.
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2.2 Ship
Waste is generated on board ships and must be disposed of as required by the MARPOL Convention. To
comply with pre-notification and post-landing requirements the Master should communicate the following:
- Waste notification - information to be notified before entry into the Port of JD Ruwais.
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Reporting Alleged Inadequacies - completed if the Master of a ship has encountered difficulties
in discharging waste to reception facilities and forwarded, together with supporting documentation, to
the JD Ruwais Harbour Master Office.
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Standard Reporting Forms and more comprehensive details are included in section 4.0
'Waste Management Procedures' of this Plan.
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2.3 Shipping Agents
Shipping agents act on behalf of ships, and their participation is essential in the passing of information
and making arrangements for the disposal of waste. Waste contractors engaged by Port Authority should be
licensed by FEA and EPA.
Ship agents are responsible for providing the vessels that they represent, with copies of the relevant
sections of Port's Waste Management Plan and ensuring that proper procedures are followed, including the
completion of relevant forms.
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2.4 Waste Contractors
WASTE CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY UAE FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY (FEA - Law No. 24/1999), EPA AND ABU DHABI MUNICIPALITY.
This waste contractor who is known to operate at this port is listed in the plan. Contractors are
encouraged to remain flexible in their approach to ships' waste, having regard to the limited notice
that may be given in some cases.
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2.5 JD Ruwais Port Authority
It is the responsibility of the JD Ruwais Port Authority to prepare and file a Port Waste Management
plan the Port Authority will require the facility to inspect records of waste transactions for the
purpose of statistical analysis. The Port Authority is able to handle all types of waste
(Annex I or II and Annex IV / Annex V) expected to
be produced by ships using JD Ruwais Port. Port Operations is for any further assistance required.
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2.6 Types of Facilities
The reception of MARPOL 73/78 Annex I (Oily) waste am mainly carried out by MARPOL Slop Tanker. The
tank washings and cargo residues can be accepted by MARPOL Slop Tanker. The reception of MARPOL 73/78
Annex IV (sewage) waste is by prior arrangement.
The Master of any vessel wishing to discharge Annex I or II and Annex IV / Annex V waste must give
appropriate notice to his agent or Ruwais Port Authority in charge of the reception facility of the
quantity and content before any substances are discharged.
The closed skips are provided (within the compulsory charge) for ships visiting JD Ruwais Port and
the use of this facility are encouraged.
All other types of waste (Annex I or II and Annex IV / Annex V) and additional garbage must be
removed and disposed of by a licensed waste contractor. Ships' Agents to establish relevant payment procedures.
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2.7 Relevant Legislation
All relevant UAE Laws & Legislation, IMO publications, HSE ADNOC Guidelines and FEA guidance information
is listed in Section 3 - 'Legislation' of the Port Waste Management Plan.
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2.8 Duty of Care Documentation
Waste poses a threat to the environment and to human health if it is not managed properly and recovered
or disposed of safely. The duty of care is designed to be an essentially self-regulating system that is
based on good business practice. It places a duty on anyone who in any way has a responsibility for
controlled waste to ensure that it is managed properly and recovered or disposed of safely. It is the
Master's responsibility to ensure that waste is placed in the correct facility. If the waste reception
facilities are found to be inadequate or full, this should be reported to JD Ruwais Port Authority. It
should be noted that nothing in this plan should be deemed to extend the duty of care or impose ownership
of waste beyond the usual parameters. Port must comply with a "duty of care" as laid down in the Protection
of Maritime Environment of the UAE Federal Law No.24/1999 Regulations (FEA). This duty applies to
anyone who is the "holder" of controlled wastes who must take all measures to prevent the escape of waste
from his control and to ensure that waste is transferred only to an authorised contractor and is accompanied
by a written description of the waste. The Regulations also stipulate that land is kept free from litter and
refuse as far as is possible.
To prevent any other person from committing the offences of depositing, disposing of or recovering waste
without a waste management license, contrary to the conditions of a license, or in a manner likely to cause
environmental pollution or harm to health.
- To prevent the escape of waste, that is to contain it.
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To ensure that, if waste is transferred, it goes only to an authorised person or to a person for
authorised transport purposes.
- Ensure that the waste is transferred a long with a written description [waste delivery advice certificate}.
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2.9 Waste Left for Collection
The temporary storage of waste consisting of garbage at the reception facilities in the port provided
that the amount of garbage stored from each ship does not exceed 20 m3, and is not stored for
longer than seven days.
Similarly, the storage of tank washings, is exempt provided that the amount of tank washings consisting
of dirty ballast does not exceed 30% of the total deadweight of the ships from which the
washings have been landed, or the amount of tank washings consisting of waste mixtures containing oil does
not exceed 1 % of the total deadweight of the ships from which the washings have been landed.
Garbage should only be placed in the Closed Skips provided. If for any reason garbage
is left for collection, it should be in closed skips that are strong enough to resist not only Wind
and Rain but also Animal disturbance, especially for Food Waste.
Separate arrangements apply to Small Craft facilities, which are detailed separately within this plan.
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2.10 Foodstuff Landed as Waste
Waste food is controlled through the Licensed Waste Contractors Regulations. These are contaminated water,
food stock (except meat or meat products).
All skips removed by Licensed Waste Contractors, on behalf of the Port, are treated as Class 1 food waste
and is disposed of accordingly.
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2.11 Responsibilities
It is the JD Ruwais Port Authority's responsibility to ensure that the Port facilities are on site and
ready to receive the ships generated waste. The JD Ruwais Port Authority will inspect waste reception
facilities regularly and arrange to have them replaced or emptied as necessary.
The Master of the vessel is responsible to repeats Pre arrival information for informing the JD Ruwais
Port Authority within 24 hours and Ruwais Port Control not less than 6 hours
prior to arrival of the type and amount of waste he intends to land while in the JD Ruwais Port and
of advising if his requirements for landing waste change, or if the Port facility is not suitable for
accepting his waste. Information will be collated via a standard report form as part of the Conditions
of Entry, either via the agent or direct to JD Ruwais Port Authority.
The Harbour Master is responsible for the overall co-ordination of the Waste Management Plan, and
is responsible for ensuring all arriving ships are informed about the availability at the Port.
As part of the conditions of a sailing ships' Masters should complete the Waste Declaration Form,
stating the quantity and type of waste that has been landed, and arrange for this information to be
delivered to the Harbour Master, either through the agent or JD Ruwais Port Control. If the ship has not
discharged the waste notified, the Master should state why not, specify the reason i.e. stored for
discharge at another port, and disposed of using on-board equipment.
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2.12 Port State Control Inspection of Waste Reception Facilities
Provisions of waste reception facility by port authorities is subject to Port State Control Inspection
and ask Masters' opinions of the adequacy of facility provided in JD Ruwais Port. The standard report
form includes provision for such comments to be made and Masters are encouraged to inform the Harbour Master
of any deficiencies in provision of waste reception facility.
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2.13 Charging System
JD Ruwais Port Authority will normally invoice ships' agents for payment for disposals but Masters
should obtain receipts where appropriate for quantities of waste disposed.
Details of disposal should be entered into the ship's Garbage Record Book for future inspection
by Port State Control inspectors. The charging systems should be fair and not seen as an opportunity for
the imposition of inflated additional charges. The principle of using the Best Available Technology
Not Entailing Excessive Cost applies. Masters are encouraged to report excessive charges to the
Harbour Master for investigation; this can be monitored through the ship questionnaire.
Petroleum Ports Authority, in compliance with the SPC Management (Port Waste Reception Facilities)
Regulation, will levy a charge of 500 AED per 10 m³ For ALL ships visiting the
port for Annex V (listed in section 4.1.1). Each ship will have the charge added to the conservancy charge
invoice, which is payable on entry.
Petroleum Ports Authority will levy a charges of 11.00 AED/MT For the
disposal of Annex I further information is available in section 4.1 - 'Waste Management Procedures'.
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2.14 Waste Disposal
All berth operators are required to dispose of their waste in compliance with statutory regulations,
and using licensed waste disposal contractors.
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2.15 Information to be made available to all Port users
JD Ruwais Port Authority will issue copies to relevant parties and make additional copies available,
on request. The Port Authority will inform Port Users and agents, licensed waste contractors, local
authorities, and others as detailed in the Distribution List. Shipping agents are encouraged to
distribute Port Info Book to regular calling ships.
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2.16 Data Collection
To ensure that the Waste Reception Facilities are adequate, the JD Ruwais Port Authority will record
the actual use of Port waste reception facilities and amounts of ship-generated waste and cargo
residues received. The records will be collected by three main ways:
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2.16.1 Ships disposing of waste
Ships that are entering the Port of JD Ruwais are required to complete a Waste Notification Reporting
Form 1 Waste Notification, prior to entry into JD Ruwais Port. Completed forms should be sent to the
Harbour Master Office.
The Receiver of waste shall furnish a discharge certificate to the ship and a copy will be forwarded
by IRSHAD to the Harbour Master.
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2.16.2 The Waste Disposal Declaration Form
Will provide information on the types and amounts of waste deposited at waste reception facilities,
as well as give the ships' masters an opportunity to assess the adequacy of the waste reception
facilities available.
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2.16.3 JD Ruwais Port Authority
The Port Authority will collect the waste information from the ships/ships agents and Licensed Waste
Contractors, and maintain a database of results. These results can be used to:
- Assess the adequacy of the waste reception facilities available.
- Comply with MARPOL.
- Inform relevant bodies and organisations of waste reception data.
- Plan for expansion when required.
Summary information on the notification and other collated information will be held for a minimum of 3 years.
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2.17 Audit and Review
The JD Ruwais Port Authority undertakes to issue this plan with an issue and amendment procedure so that
changes may be notified and circulated. In addition, it will participate in any formal review required.
Ships are encouraged to report any deficiencies in the system or excessive charges levied.
The JD Ruwais Port Authority undertakes to file its plan with the SPC and EPA/FEA,
BeAAT, RHD and NAC
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3.0 Legislation
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4.0 Waste Management Procedures
4.1.1 Definitions
Relevant definitions are included in this Plan's glossary, which is inserted at the end of the Plan.
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4.1.2 Responsibilities
Relevant responsibilities are detailed in full in sections 2.2 to 2.5, but can be summarised as:
- Ship - submit Waste Notification Form 1 to Port Authority before arriving at Port, land ships
waste appropriately, report inadequacies if relevant.
- Principle - to pay Port mandatory waste charge.
- Shipping Agents - provide ships with relevant parts of the Port's Plan, arrange disposal of
non-garbage (Annex V) waste, report costs of waste landed to JD Ruwais Port Authority.
- Waste Contractors - collect, transport and dispose of waste in accordance with relevant legislation.
- JD Ruwais Port Authority - provide adequate waste facilities for ship visiting its Port, collect relevant data.
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4.1.3 Procedures
An overview of the waste landing and notification procedure is shown in Figure 1 - Waste Reception
and Landing Procedure Flowchart.
All ships of over 20 m LOA visiting JD Ruwais Port is required to complete the Waste Notification
Reporting Form 1 24 hours (or as soon as possible) before entering the Port. This information may be
given by any appropriate means, but no later than when notifying JD Ruwais Port Control Radio of the
intended Estimated Time of Arrival when coming within VHF range. It should be noted nil returns are required.
Arrangements for non-garbage waste collection and disposal should be arranged prior to arriving at Port and
must be arranged directly with licensed waste contractor. Records should be kept, by ships and their agents,
of amounts of waste landed and should be submitted to JD Ruwais Port Control after every visit.
Each ship is allocated one 10 cu m skip for Annex V (garbage only), which are
identified in Figure 1 below. The skips are labeled as 'Ships Garbage Only' signs and are
Red in colour (supplied by licensed waste contractor). They are located at:
1- RIASH
All Skips provided by the JD Ruwais Port Authority are suitable for the landing of Category 1 Food waste.
No other skip should be used to dispose of ships waste. If unsure of the procedure, please contact JD Ruwais
Port Control.
All waste containers are labeled:
Skips located on RIASH are emptied twice a week.
JD Ruwais Port ships waste closed skip 10 cu m
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4.1.4 Exemptions
Any organisation that considers that it may qualify for an 'Exemption to the Port Waste
Reception Facilities Regulations, should contact the PETROLEUM PORTS AUTHORITY'.
Figure 1 - Waste Reception and Landing Procedure Flowchart
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4.2 Waste Management Procedures for Small ships
4.2.1 Small ships using RIASH
All craft are to use the waste facilities provided at RIASH. Details are provided
in this plan and will be promulgated by the Ruwais Port Control if required. RIASH
will handle waste from craft in accordance with Petroleum Ports Authority Regulations.
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4.3 Compulsory waste forms
4.3.1 Waste Notification Report Form 1
4.3.2 Alleged inadequacy Reporting Form 2
For the above Forms go to Forms Section Click Here
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5.0 Small Craft Facilities
5.1 Overview
Although primarily intended to provide information to fore going ships using the port, the Waste
Management Plan recognises the requirement to provide similar information to the many small boats
and craft using JD Ruwais Port either as a permanent base or as visitors.
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5.2 Visiting Small Crafts
Visiting ships operating from the port regularly or temporarily will obtain waste management
information from the JD Ruwais Port Control. It is the Skipper's responsibility to
ensure that waste, when landed, is placed in the correct facilities.
The Skipper should complete the Report Form stating quantity and type of waste landed and
delivers this form to the JD Ruwais Port Authority Office on a monthly basis. If the visiting
ship is operating out of this port only temporarily, then the Report Form should be delivered
to the JD Ruwais Port Control monthly and on the Visiting ships' final sailing.
The JD Ruwais Port Control is to forward details to the Harbour Master of all types and
quantities of wastes landed at RIASH, on an annual basis.
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5.3 IRSHAD Boats
Facilities exist at RIASH for Irshad boats are encouraged to dispose of all
waste in a sensible manner. Details of facilities available are shown overleaf.
Each IRSHAD boat is to render amounts and types of wastes received, to the Harbour Master, on an annual basis.
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6.0 Common user port and terminal operator information
This section will contain the information relating to the Waste Management Plan for common user Port operator, namely:
- ADCO
- TAKREER
- GASCO
- FERTIL
- BOROUGE
- IRSHAD
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6.1 Licensed Waste Contractors Details
General Waste
RACO
Waste Oils
BeAAT- Takreer
MOHD AL OTAIBA GROUP EST.
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6.2 Additional Waste Collection Requirements
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It is the responsibility of the Masters, specific to their areas of responsibility, onboard
any particular ship, to inform and liaise with the Agency representative, for collection of
waste materials as and when required, and to ensure that the capacity of equipment is
sufficient to ensure the removal of such materials from the ship and RIASH.
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It is the responsibility of the Agency representative, to contact JD Ruwais Port Authority
Licensed Waste Contractor's, appropriate to the materials concerned, and ensure that records
of the quantity of material removed are made and that the relevant charges are raised against
the relevant ship. Charges raised shall be on an "at cost basis".
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6.3 General Responsibilities
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It is the responsibility of the Master, on any ship, to maintain the Disciplines of waste
disposal, as outlined within the company ISM System and in accordance
with guidelines provided from the Agency Reprehensive.
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6.4 Ships Responsibilities
The ship will submit by telex/fax or e-mail 72/48/24 hours in advance of arrival, notification
of what waste has to be landed or kept onboard.
A waste declaration form will be submitted by the Master of the vessel to the
agent calling onboard.
- It is the Licensed Waste Contractor's responsibility to safely place all waste into the provided skips.
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Glossary
RIASH – Ruwais Industrial Area Service Harbour
Special Areas – Discharge into the sea of oil, chemicals,
sewage and garbage resulting from the normal operation of ships is strictly limited. More stringent limits
are applicable in Special Areas. The Arabian Gulf Area has been designated as
Special Areas for one or more Annexes under term” the Gulfs Area”.
Nearest Land – The term means from the baseline from which the
territorial sea of the territory in question is established in accordance with international law,
except that, for the purposes of the present Convention
“From the nearest land” shall mean a line draw from a point Latitude 25
0 04” N, Longitude 0610
25” E to a point in Latitude 220 30”
N, Longitude 0590 48” E.
Recyclable Material – Recyclable material is waste that has been generated
by a ship during her normal operations which is of such a nature that it is capable of being processed
to produce a useable raw material or product. Ships should be aware that it might not be possible to
place segregation facilities for recycling by gangways as this may cause operational difficulties.
Garbage – For the purposes of MARPOL 73/78 Annex V is defined as
all kinds of victual, domestic and operational waste excluding fresh fish and parts thereof, generated
during the normal operation of the ship and liable to be disposed of continuously or periodically except
those substances defined elsewhere in other MARPOL 73/78 Annexes.
Operational Waste – This is defined as maintenance wastes, cargo
associated wastes and cargo residues or wastes from oil or oily mixtures, noxious liquid substances, non-polluting liquid substances or harmful substances in packaged form.
Controlled Waste – This is defined as household, commercial or
industrial waste. Tank washings or garbage landed in the JD Ruwais Port is regarded as industrial waste.
Harmful substances in packaged form – These are identified as
marine pollutants in the IMDG Code and which are in the form of containment specified in the schedules
of that Code.
BATNEEC – Best Available Technique Not Entailing Excessive Cost
Annex III Packaging Waste - The first of the convention's optional annexes.
States ratifying the Convention must accept Annexes I and II but can choose not to accept the other
three - hence they have taken much longer to enter into force.
Annex III contains general requirements for the issuing of detailed standards
on packing, marking, labeling, documentation, stowage, quantity limitations, exceptions and notifications
for preventing pollution by harmful substances.
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code has, since 1991, included marine pollutants.
Annex II: Control of pollution by noxious liquid substances -
Annex II details the discharge criteria and measures for the control of pollution by
noxious liquid substances carried in bulk.
Some 250 substances were evaluated and included in the list of these substances shall be provided to
the Convention. The discharge of their residues is allowed only to reception facilities until certain
concentrations and conditions (which vary with the category of substances) are complied with.
In any case, no discharge of residues containing noxious substances is permitted within 12 miles of the
nearest land. More stringent restrictions applied to the Gulf area.
Annex III: Prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form - The
first of the convention's optional annexes. States ratifying the Convention must accept Annexes I and II
but can choose not to accept the other three - hence they have taken much longer to enter into force.
Annex III contains general requirements for the issuing of detailed standards on packing, marking,
labeling, documentation, stowage, quantity limitations, exceptions and notifications for preventing
pollution by harmful substances.
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code has, since 1991, included marine pollutants.
Annex IV: Prevention of pollution by sewage from ships -
12 months after being ratified by 15 States whose combined fleets of merchant shipping constitute at
least 50% of the world fleet.
Status: The Annex has been accepted by 75 States whose fleets represent 43.11 percent of
world tonnage
The second of the optional Annexes, Annex IV contains requirements to control pollution of the sea by sewage.
Annex V: Prevention of pollution by garbage from ships - This deals with different
types of garbage and specifies the distances from land and the manner in which they may be disposed of. The
requirements are much stricter in a number of "special areas" but perhaps the most important
feature of the Annex is the complete ban imposed on the dumping into the sea of all forms of plastic.
Annex VI: Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships - 12 months after being ratified
by 15 States whose combined fleets of merchant shipping constitute at least 50% of the world fleet.
A Resolution (adopted by the conference which adopted Annex VI) invites IMO's Marine Environment Protection
Committee (MEPC) to identify any impediments to entry into force of the Protocol.
The regulations in this annex, when they come into force, will set limits on sulphur oxide and nitrogen
oxide emissions from ship exhausts and prohibit deliberate emissions of ozone depleting substances.
