The
disposal into the sea of all plastic including synthetic rope, synthetic
fishing nets and plastic garbage bags is prohibited.
(i)
Dunnage, lining and packing materials (which are floated) may be discharge at a
distance of more than 25 NM from the nearest land. (ii) Food wastes and all other garbage
including paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles and similar refuse may be
discharged at a distance of more than 12 NM from the nearest land.
Garbage
of 2 (ii) may be discharged at a distance of more than 3 NM from nearest land
if passed through a comminuter or grinder.
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