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Clean Ships, Clean Ports, Clean Oceans Controlling Garbage and Plastic Wastes at Sea (1995) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 44-44

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... Most passenger ferries in the United States transport a large number of persons on relatively brief voyages, during which perhaps one meal and snacks may be eaten. Garbage, consisting primarily of leftover food and packaging, is off-loaded to port reception facilities at the beginning and end of each trip.
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  • reception facilities
  • coast guard
  • port reception
  • discharged overboard
  • garbage generated

  • cruise ships
  • nautical miles
  • day boats
  • brief voyages
  • domestic garbage

  • cruise ship
  • auxiliary vessels
  • public vessels


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