- Based on the information from the relevant port authorities, the master determines that there are no adequate RFs at the receiving terminal or at the next port of call.
- The ship is en-route and as far as practicable (but at least 12 nautical miles) from the nearest land.
- Before washing solid bulk cargoes are removed (and bagged for discharge ashore) as far as practicable (and the holds swept).
- Filters are used in the bilge wells to collect any remaining solid particles.
- The discharge is recorded in the garbage record book with the flag state notified utilising the revised consolidated format for reporting alleged inadequacies of port reception facilities stated in MEPC.1/ Circ.469/Rev.2.
- It is still a requirement for receiving terminals to provide adequate port reception facilities for this waste stream, the circular only provides flexibility for ship owners and operators in the case when receiving terminals have failed to meet their obligations under the Annex.
