Clean Ships, Clean Ports, Clean Oceans Controlling Garbage and Plastic Wastes at Sea (1995) / Chapter Skim
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At the same time, disposal needs should be identified in order to make arrangements for garbage requiring special handling or other necessary arrangements. Special disposal needs might include off-loading food wastes and associated garbage which may carry certain disease or pest organisms, or unusually large, heavy, or odorous derelict fishing gear.
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5.2.2 Size reduction of certain other garbage items can be achieved by shredding or crushing and machines for carrying out this process are available for use on board ships. 5.2.3 Information on the development and use of comminuters for garbage aboard ships should be forwarded to the Organization.
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In general, the use of shipboard garbage incinerators in ports in or near urban areas should be discouraged as their use will add to possible air pollution in these areas. Special considerations for incinerators are listed below: 5.4.1 Table 4 presents options for incineration of garbage, including considerations for special handling by vessel personnel, combustibility, reduction of volume, residual materials, exhaust, and on-board storage space.
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