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Ban on the use of single-use plastics
Applicable to:
All Indian-flagged ships and offshore units
Effective Date:
16th October 2019
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Ban on Single-Use Plastics — MARPOL Annex V Regulation 15
The use of single-use plastics is prohibited on board Indian-flagged ships and offshore units from 16th October 2019.
- Affected: All ship and offshore unit crew, companies, ship owners, and Master/Chief Engineer
- Exceptions: Single-use plastics used for safety, health, or environmental protection purposes are exempted
2. Compliance and Enforcement
Ships and offshore units must comply with the ban on single-use plastics. Non-compliance may result in penalties under the relevant provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
- Compliance: Ensure no single-use plastics are used on board, except for exempted purposes
- Enforcement: Port State Control and Flag State Control authorities will enforce the ban
II/4 MARPOL Annex V Regulation 15
Prohibits the discharge of plastic waste into the sea, including single-use plastics
Important Note
Master/Chief Engineer must ensure compliance with the ban on single-use plastics. Failure to do so may result in penalties under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
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