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Frequently asked question-prohibition on use Single Use Plastic: DGS Order 5 of 2019 and addendum No. 1 to said Order( Revision-2) -reg
Applicable to:
All seafarers, ship owners, and companies
Effective Date:
02-05-2020
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Single Use Plastic (SUP) Prohibition and Inventory
All ships must prepare an inventory of SUP items on board by 31 January 2020 for cargo ships and 31 March 2020 for passenger ships.
- SUP Inventory: List all SUP items on board, excluding those exempted (e.g., PPE, medical equipment, crew personal effects).
- Prohibition Sequence: Gradually prohibit use of SUP items as follows:
- 50% of listed SUP items by 1 April 2020 (cargo) / 1 June 2020 (passenger)
- 75% of listed SUP items by 1 July 2020 (cargo) / 1 September 2020 (passenger)
- 90% of listed SUP items by 1 October 2020 (cargo) / 1 December 2020 (passenger)
- Exceptions: 10% of listed SUP items can continue to be used after 1 October 2020 (cargo) / 1 December 2020 (passenger).
2. Port State Control Inspection
Port State Control inspectors will verify the availability of the SUP inventory list and check that prohibited SUP items are not in use while in Indian waters.
No detention will be enforced for non-compliance, but a deficiency may be issued to be rectified prior to departure.
II/4 Exempted Single Use Plastic Items
- Plastics used for packaging of cargo
- Plastics used for personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Plastics used for medical purposes
Important Note
Foreign flagged ships are not allowed to use prohibited SUP items while at a place or port in India. However, these items can be kept on board if stored at identified locations.
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