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Frequently Asked Question(Revision No.1) Prohibition on use Single Use Plastic DGS Order 5 of 2019 and Addendum No.1 to said Order.
Applicable to:
All ships, Indian and foreign flagged
Effective Date:
1 April 2020 (cargo ships), 1 June 2020 (passenger ships)
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Single Use Plastic (SUP) Inventory and Prohibition
All ships must prepare an inventory of SUP items on board by 31 January 2020 (cargo ships) or 31 March 2020 (passenger ships).
- List A: 50% of SUP items to be prohibited from use by 1 April 2020 (cargo ships) or 1 June 2020 (passenger ships).
- List B: 75% of SUP items to be prohibited from use by 1 July 2020 (cargo ships) or 1 September 2020 (passenger ships).
- List C: 90% of SUP items to be prohibited from use by 1 October 2020 (cargo ships) or 1 December 2020 (passenger ships).
2. Exemptions and Exclusions
Certain SUP items are exempted or excluded from the prohibition, such as:
- Exemptions: Items used for medical, life-saving, or personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Exclusions: Items made of multi-layered packaging, biodegradable plastic with a stamp/mark/certificate, and reusable plastic items.
II/4 Prohibited SUP items must be segregated and marked for disposal at Indian ports.
Important Note
Foreign flagged ships are not allowed to use prohibited SUP items while at a place or port in India. However, these items may be kept on board, provided they are stored at identified locations.
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