Blog Preview
Detention of a Indian flag vessel due to defective solenoid value of the sewage treatment plant.
Applicable to:
Indian flag vessels
Effective Date:
2011-06-08
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Plant Operation and Maintenance
Ensure all operating personnel are familiar with the plant's operating procedure. Review the plant's functioning against its technical manual.
- 1.1: Familiarize all operating personnel with the plant's operating procedure.
- 1.2: Review the plant's functioning against its technical manual.
- 1.3: If necessary, create a simple, step-by-step operating and verification procedure for ready reference.
- 1.4: If the plant does not operate as indicated in the manual, clarify from the technical superintendent immediately.
2. Sewage Discharge Standards
The discharge of sewage shall meet the effluent standards as per IMO Resolution Mepc 159 (55).
Annexure-1 Diagram of the concerned Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)
Want to learn and share your knowledge about the maritime world?
Explore the Blog app on Navvyx - Get maritime insights from across the world in one place.