Environmental Manual

1.
Environmental Policy
1.1. Corporate Environmental Policy
Cunard Line Limited, as a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation, is subject to
and has adopted the following Corporate Environmental Policy which
affirms the commitment of both Carnival Corporation and Cunard Line
Limited to environmental protection:
POLICY
Carnival Corporation is an international company providing cruise
vacations worldwide. Our core values include preserving the marine
environment and in particular the pristine condition of the waters upon
which our vessels sail. We are committed to pollution prevention,
regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of our environmental
management. Our goal is to be the industry leader for environmental
excellence. We will achieve this goal by continuously improving our
processes to minimize environmental impact and waste.
Carnival Corporation and Cunard Line Limited will realize their objectives
and commitment to environmentally conscious practices by:
Fostering a corporate culture of environmental compliance that
extends to all shoreside and shipboard personnel;
Requiring its operating lines and employees not to impose budgetary
constraints when the expenditure of funds is necessary to ensure
environmental compliance;
Requiring its operating lines to implement procedures and install
equipment that assists in ensuring environmental compliance;
Developing an environmental compliance system that ensures
compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations;
Implementing processes to ensure awareness of and compliance with
changing environmental regulations;
Implementing processes to improve onboard equipment, operating
procedures and training; and
Improving mechanisms for detecting, correcting and preventing
noncompliance.
The above policy is part of the implementation of an Environmental
Compliance Plan (ECP) by Carnival Corporation and Cunard Line Limited.
This ECP is part of the plea agreement between Carnival Corporation and
the United States filed in the United States District Court for the Southern
District of Florida in April 2002. The ECP describes the systems and
procedures used by Carnival Corporation and Cunard Line Limited for
preserving the environment and ensuring compliance with applicable
environmental laws and regulations.
1.2. Cunard Line Limited Mission and Policy
In addition, Cunard Line Limited has developed, adopted and
implemented the following Environmental Mission Statement:
“To avoid damage to the environment, particularly the marine
environment upon which our ships sail, in compliance with all
relevant environmental protection regulations.”
A Company Safety and Environmental Policy Statement, signed
by the President and Chief Operating Officer
1.3. ICCL Environmental Standard

Cunard Line Limited, as a member of the International Council of Cruise
Lines (ICCL) is dedicated to preserving the marine environment and
oceans upon which our ships sail.
ICCL member lines currently have agreed to utilize waste management
practices and procedures, which meet or exceed the stringent standards
as set forth in international treaties and applicable U.S. laws.
As an ICCL member, Cunard Line Limited has adopted aggressive
programs of waste minimization, waste reuse and recycling, and waste
stream management set forth in ICCL Standard E-1-01 (Revision 1),
Cruise Industry Waste Management Practices And Procedures .
Cunard Line Limited has adopted the ICCL Waste Management
Guidelines and incorporated them into this manual.
In addition Cunard Line Limited is working with other ICCL members in a
number of areas to identify and implement new technologies in order to
improve the environmental performance of their ships.
2. Environmental Compliance Organization
2.1. Cunard Line Limited Shoreside Organization
Specific duties and responsibilities of the organization are detailed in the
Administration Manual, Shoreside Organization and Responsibilities.
2.2. Shipboard Organization
2.2.1. The Master
The Master is responsible for the safety and care of all persons on
board ship, the ship’s seaworthiness, navigation and overall
operations, and for pollution prevention.
The Master is assisted by four senior officers:
The Staff Captain, who assists the Master to manage the
Deck Department;
The Chief Engineer, who manages Engineering personnel
and procedures;
The Hotel Manager, who manages the Hotel Department;
The Environmental Officer (“EO”).
The Master will coordinate with the VP–EC, the Director of Marine
Operations and Safety, the Technical Superintendent and the EO to
ensure compliance with environmental legal requirements
applicable to the ship’s operation and the implementation and
enforcement of environmental policies and procedures developed
pursuant to this ECP.
The Master will notify pertinent shoreside personnel, including the
VP–EC, and local, state, federal and international authorities, as
required, in the event of environmental incidents or noncompliance.
2.2.2. The Environmental Officer (EO)
An EO is employed on a full-time basis on each of Cunard’s ships.
The EO’s sole function is to oversee environmental compliance on
board each vessel.
No vessel will sail without an EO on board without the express
consent of the VP-EC or the VP-CEC (with notification to both), or
as required to ensure that all EO’s attend the required annual
conferences (see Chapter 3).
In such event that a ship must sail without an EO, the Master shall
designate the Chief Engineer or Staff Captain to assume the duties
of the EO until an EO arrives. An EO shall join the vessel at the
next port of call.
The EO reports directly to the Master, with a line of communication
available to the VP–EC and the ECD staff, as well as to the DP.
The EO is a non-watchstanding officer with responsibility for the
oversight and verification of shipboard environmental compliance.
The EO has full access to all crewmembers and to all areas of the
ship.
The primary responsibilities of the EO are to:
Conduct, together with pertinent shipboard personnel,
monthly shipboard environmental self-assessments required
under the ECP to ensure they are properly performed and
reported to the VP -EC, among others;
Assist VP–EC and the ECD staff to perform internal
environmental audits;
Assist the crew in resolving environmental concerns, such as
inoperative or ineffective pollution prevention and waste
handling equipment, ineffective procedures, or ineffective
pollution minimization programs, such as recycling,
hazardous materials management and minimization of oily
bilge waste;
Maintain ship copies of all waste manifests and provide
copies of manifests to shoreside offices for corporate record-
keeping;
Ensure that all wastes that are subject to special handling
requirements are being managed properly and in compliance
with applicable requirements and operating line policies;
Regularly review the Oil and Garbage Record Books for
completeness and accuracy;
Ensure that the Master is notified of releases or spills into
the environment, and monitor that the Master notifies the
VP–M&TO and the VP–EC, as well as local, state, federal
and international authorities, as required; and, in the event
the Master is unavailable or fails to make the required
reporting, notify the VP–M&TO and the VP–EC.
Serve as the ship’s liaison to the VP–EC for all aspects of
evaluating shipboard environmental management and
performance;
Assist in the training of shipboard personnel on
environmental policies and procedures;
Assist the Master and the VP–EC in responding to inquiries
or complaints of any crew member or guest regarding
perceived improper environmental practices;
Provide input to the VP–EC regarding environmental items
being monitored through the operating line’s Computerized
Tracking System;
Participate in the development, implementation and
enforcement of corporate/operating line environmental
policies and procedures;
Coordinate with the VP-EC and the ECD staff to assess the
vessel’s shipboard environmental programs including, but
not limited to: pollution minimization, evaluation of new
technologies, bilge water management, gray and black water
management, hazardous materials and chemical
management, solid and hazardous waste management and
spill response;
Ensure shoreside personnel, including but not limited to the
VP–EC, are notified when pollution prevention equipment is
inoperable for more than 48 hours;
Maintain a current copy of the ECP and all implementing
procedures, manuals, Operating Standards, and training
reference materials onboard the vessel at all times. This may
be in hard copy or electronic format;
Participate in regularly scheduled meetings of the Master
and vessel’s department heads to discuss environmental
issues; and
Supervise the collection and shipment of waste stream
samples, when required, in accordance with established
sampling protocols. The EO will receive copies of the results
of such sampling and shall ensure that appropriate action is
taken.
Specific shipboard duties and responsibilities are detailed in the
Administration Manual, Shipboard Organization and Responsibilities.
2.3. Concessionaires and Contractors
2.3.1. Concessionaires
Cunard contracts with third-party entities to provide labor, services or to
perform certain functions on board Cunard vessels (“Concessionaires”).
As used herein, the term “employees” or “personnel” shall include, among
others, those employees or personnel of Concessionaires who are
responsible for shipboard processes that handle hazardous materials and
generate waste streams that include hazardous waste.
Contracts signed or renewed between Cunard and a Concessionaire shall
require the Concessionaire to comply with the applicable sections of the
ECP relating to the handling of hazardous materials and the handling and
disposal of hazardous wastes.
Such contracts shall also require Concessionaires to document that their
employees have successfully completed training commensurate with the
training provisions of the ECP. Cunard shall advise existing
Concessionaires of the applicable terms of this ECP and shall use best
efforts to ensure that such existing Concessionaires comply with
applicable sections of the ECP, as described in this paragraph.
In all cases, Cunard shall have the ultimate responsibility to ensure that
Concessionaires are in compliance with applicable environmental laws
and regulations and will take appropriate remedial action in the event of
noncompliance.
2.3.2. Refit Contractors
Cunard periodically takes its vessels out of service and contracts with
shipyards and ship repair facilities to provide labor, services or to perform
certain functions relative to repair, maintenance and improvement of its
vessels.
3. Environmental Compliance Training Requirements
3.1. General Environmental Compliance Training Requirements
Cunard has adopted, implemented and enforced a comprehensive training
program to educate those shipboard and shoreside employees on the
environmental impact of operations and to be aware of the procedures and
policies that form the basis of the ECP.
Environmental Compliance Training programs are planned, developed and
implemented under the direction of the Cunard VP-EC and the Manager,
Environmental Compliance Training.
The Manager, Environmental Compliance Training is responsible
for developing, adopting, implementing and enforcing effective training
programs that include a mechanism for measuring proficiency.
Training shall be provided by the Manager, Environmental Compliance
Training, by an individual named by the Manager, Environmental
Compliance Training, or by an outside consultant.
Environmental Compliance Training programs are to be reviewed and
approved by the Carnival Corporate VP-Environmental Compliance (VP-
CEC).
Copies of all current training materials shall be forwarded to the VP-CEC
for inclusion in the quarterly reports to the Interested Parties.
The goal of Environmental Compliance Training is to ensure that every
employee understands Carnival’s and Cunard’s environmental compliance
policies and is able to integrate compliance objectives with all applicable
environmental procedures in the performance of her/his job.
Environmental Compliance Training shall apprise employees of the
consequences of non-compliance, including remedial training, disciplinary
measures, termination, and civil and criminal liability.
All trainers shall advise employees of the avenues for reporting non-
compliance, including reporting to a supervisor, reporting through the
corporate Hotline, or, as appropriate, reporting directly to the EO or any
other shipboard or corporate officer with authority over environmental
matters.
Language issues shall be considered when preparing training programs.
Environmental Compliance Training shall include developing and
maintaining a catalog that:
• Lists personnel/position who shall receive each tier of
training;
• Provides an overview of each training course;
• Identifies the person responsible for delivering the training;
• Establishes a tracking system to monitor the type,
frequency and successful completion of training; and
• Shall be included in the quarterly reports to the Interested
Parties.
Each employee shall certify her/ his successful completion of all requisite
training prior to performing her/his duties.
Training records and certifications shall be maintained by Cunard’s
Human Resources Department; the Cunard VP-EC and the Manager,
Environmental Compliance Training shall have access to such records.
Cunard provides four levels of training to its shipboard and shoreside
employees, as described in the procedures that follow:
• Familiarization training;
• Basic environmental training;
• Advanced environmental training; and
• Environmental Officer training.
In addition, the EO’s, the VP-EC and the ECD staff shall receive
continuing education courses to ensure familiarity with legal and
regulatory developments in the environmental arena.
3.2. Shipboard Environmental Compliance Training Requirements
3.2.1. Tier 1 – Shipboard Induction (“Familiarization”) Training
Any employee joining a Cunard vessel shall receive training in basic
environmental requirements, including the importance of adherence to the
ECP, environmental issues and the consequences for violations of
corporate policy or environmental laws, as part of the SOLAS-required
Familiarization training
Personnel performing duties involving the generation, handling or disposal
of waste shall receive this training prior to performing such duties.
Other employees shall normally receive this training during the SOLAS
familiarization program.
Employees shall successfully complete this Tier 1 familiarization training
annually, as identified in the training catalogue.
This Tier 1 familiarization training includes:
• Garbage handling and disposal training;
• Introduction to the Safety Management System and the
portions that address environmental issues;
• Basic hazardous materials training including identifying
hazardous materials requiring special management;
recognizing potentially dangerous situations posed by
hazardous materials spills; and reporting such situations to
personnel qualified to respond;
• Introduction to pollution prevention and minimization
programs;
• Introduction to the corporate environmental compliance
structure including the EO, the DP and the VP-EC, as well
as contact information for these officers;
• The existence and operation of the toll free hotline and e-
mail mailbox; and
• Recent changes in environmental laws and regulations that
effect the ECP and Carnival’s policies and procedures
3.2.2. Tier 2 – Basic Environmental Training
Certain shipboard personnel, such as room stewards, unlicensed deck and
engine personnel and galley personnel, function in positions that generate,
handle or dispose of waste or chemicals on the vessel shall successfully
complete Tier 1 and this Tier 2 Basic Environmental Training.
Tier 2 training shall cover, among other things:
• Environmental regulations, laws, policies, and procedures,
including recent changes in the applicable laws and the
effect of those changes on the ECP;
• The lines of responsibility for environmental compliance,
including the identity of the individual responsible for each
procedure;
• Position – specific training on the proper operation of
environmental equipment, including maintenance and
repair;
• Inspection, reporting and logging requirements;
• Additional training on hazardous materials, including
hazardous waste handling procedures and procedures for
immediate response to and mitigation of hazardous
materials spills or releases;
• Galley, housekeeping and laundry training on chemical
handling and use; and
• Sanctions and consequences for violations such as remedial
training, suspension, termination, and civil and criminal
liability.
The VP-CEC, in consultation with the VP-EC, shall develop a list of
positions for which Tier 2 training is mandatory. This list shall be included
in the training catalog.
Personnel required to successfully complete this training shall receive
such training prior to performing her/his duties.
Employees who have successfully completed Tier 2 training shall
thereafter receive annual training that shall provide an overview of prior
training topics together with updates and modifications to applicable laws,
policies and procedures and the effect of those changes on the ECP.
Each ship shall include the number of personnel successfully completing
this training in its monthly self-assessment.
3.2.3. Tier 3 – Advanced Environmental Training
Certain shipboard personnel, such as Deck and Engine officers, the
Housekeeping Manager, the Food and Beverage Manager and the
Provisions Master, manage operations that generate, handle or dispose of
waste or chemicals on the vessel. Such employees must successfully
complete Tier 2 and this environmental training.
Tier 3 training shall cover, among other things:
• Comprehensive environmental regulations, laws, policies
and procedures, including recent changes in the applicable
laws and the effect of those changes on the ECP;
procedure;
• Position – specific training, operation of environmental
equipment, including maintenance and repair;
• Proper storage and labeling of wastes and chemicals;
• Procedures for proper waste disposal;
• The ultimate resolution of a hazardous materials spill or
release including clean-up, recovery, disposal, notification,
and exposure to individuals;
• Vendor training on equipment, maintenance and operation;
• Instruction on changed circumstances/technical
arrangements aboard a vessel, such as changes to tank
arrangements and the effect of such changes on other
equipment; and
• Methods and responses to conducting internal inspections
and self-assessments and implementing changes as a result
of those findings.
positions for which Tier 3 training is mandatory. This shall be included in
the training catalog. Personnel required to successfully complete this
training shall receive such training prior to performing her/his duties.
policies and procedures and the effect of those changes on the ECP. Each
ship shall include the number of personnel successfully completing this
training in its monthly self-assessment.
3.2.4. Tier 4 – Environmental Officer Training
All Environmental Officers shall receive and successfully complete Tier 3
and this training. This training shall cover, among other things:
• Comprehensive training on the operating line’s SMS, with
particular emphasis on those sections addressing
environmental matters;
• Class society policies and procedures including analysis of
class society audits;
• The Independent Consultant audit process;
• Supervisory or management training on:
o Hazardous Materials Management,
o Pollution Prevention,
o Waste Management Documentation,
o Emergency Response; and
o Communication Skills.
EOs shall successfully complete at least 40 hours of classroom and hands-
on practice sessions of this training each year.
The VP-EC is responsible for ensuring that each EO has successfully
completed this training prior to performing her/his duties.
A customized reference manual shall be developed to ensure consistent
training of EOs throughout the fleet.
3.3. Shoreside Environmental Compliance Training Requirements
3.3.1. Tier 1 – Familiarization Training
Certain employees, such as dockside personnel, function in positions that
require compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Such
employees shall successfully complete this training prior to assuming their
duties and annually thereafter.
Tier 1 training for shoreside employees shall cover, among other things:
• MARPOL;
• Consequences for violations of corporate policy or
environmental laws, including remedial training,
suspension, termination, and civil and criminal liability;
• Garbage handling and disposal training;
• Fleet Regulations and the portions that address
environmental issues;
• Hazardous materials, including identifying hazardous
materials requiring special management, recognizing
potentially dangerous situations posed by hazardous
material spills; and reporting such situations to personnel
qualified to respond;
• Pollution prevention and minimization programs; and
• Corporate compliance structure including the toll free
hotline and e-mail mailbox.
The VP-EC shall develop a list of positions for which Tier 1 shoreside
training is mandatory. This list shall be included in the training catalog.
3.3.2. Tier 2 – Basic Environmental Training
Certain shoreside employees, such as the VP Marine & Technical
Operations, the VP Hotel Operations and the management and staff of the
Marine & Technical and Hotel Operations departments, have management
responsibilities that impact on compliance with environmental laws and
regulations. Such employees shall successfully complete Tier 1 and this
training.
Tier 2 training for shoreside employees shall cover, at a minimum:
• Environmental regulations, laws, policies, and procedures,
including recent changes in the applicable laws and the
effect of those changes on the ECP;
including the identify of the individual responsible for each
procedure;
• Hazardous materials management, including
documentation, emergency response and mitigation;
• Waste management practices and procedures; and
• Sanctions and consequences for violations such as remedial
training, suspension, termination, civil and criminal
liability.
3.3.3. Tier 3 – Advanced Environmental Training
Certain personnel, such as the Designated Person, the VP-EC, the
Environmental compliance Department staff, senior managers with direct
responsibility for environmental compliance and certain members of the
management and staff of the Marine & Technical Operations department
have management and oversight responsibilities that impact on
compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Such personnel shall
successfully complete Tier 2 and this training.
Tier 3 training for shoreside employees shall cover, among other things;
• Comprehensive environmental regulations, laws,
policies, and procedures, including recent changes in the
applicable laws and the effect of those changes on the ECP;
procedure;
• Proper storage and labeling of wastes and chemicals;
• Procedures for proper waste disposal;
• Hazardous materials management, including clean-up,
recovery, disposal, notification, and exposure to any
individuals;
• Methods and responses to conducting internal inspections
and self-assessments and implementing changes as a result
of those findings;
• Supervisory or management training; and
• The Independent Consultant audit process.
3.3.4. Annual Environmental Compliance Conferences
Annual conferences shall be conducted to address environmental matters.
Participants in this conference shall include, but not be limited to:
• Senior shoreside Marine & Technical Operations
management;
• The VP-EC and EC Department staff;
• Senior ships’ officers;
• EO’s;
• Others, as determined by the VP-EC and the President and
Chief Operating Officer.
The agenda of such conferences shall include, but not be limited to:
• Results of Independent Consultant audits;
• Issues related to the implementation of the ECP as well as
the Carnival Corporate operating Standards;
• Areas of Non-compliance and corrective measures taken;
• Techniques for enhanced compliance; and
• Roundtable discussion for EO’s.
In addition, at least once each year the VP-CEC shall hold a roundtable
discussion on environmental issues. Participants in such discussions shall
include, as a minimum, the VP-EC, the DP, and the VP-Marine and
Technical Operations.
4. Wastewater Management Procedures
4.1. Graywater Management
4.1.1. Definitions:
The term “graywater” is used on ships to refer to wastewater that is
generally incidental to the operation of the ship.
The International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) defines graywater to
include effluent from dishwasher, shower, laundry, bath and washbasin
drains.
The U.S. Clean Water Act includes galley, bath and shower water in its
definition of graywater.
U.S. Coast Guard regulations essentially combine the two definitions.
On ships where wastewater systems combine graywater and blackwater,
the resultant waste stream shall be managed according to Chapter 4,
Blackwater Management.
Reference:
• Carnival Corporate Environmental Compliance Operating
Standard #7, Discharge of Graywater;
• Carnival Corporate Environmental Compliance Operating
Standard #9, Graywater and Blackwater Equipment
Maintenance;
• ICCL Industry Standard E-01-01.
4.1.2. Discharge of Graywater
All graywater discharges shall comply with applicable local, state,
national and international laws and the ECP regulations;
Graywater shall be discharged only while underway traveling at a speed of
not less than 6 knots;
Graywater shall not be discharged in port and shall not be discharged
within 4 nautical miles from shore or such other distance in accordance
with local, state, federal and international law;
As exceptions to 3.2 and 3.3 above, graywater may be discharged:
• In an emergency (i.e., submerged load line, stability issue
or holding capacity exceeded);
• Where the ship is geographically limited; or
• If the ship is using advanced treatment technology (e.g.,
Zenon or Rochem waste water systems).
If a ship’s itinerary includes passage into "geographically limited" waters,
if local authorities have confirmed that such discharge is permissible, and
the ship complies with all conditions identified by the local authorities
relative to such discharge, discharge of graywater is permissible.
The engineer performing or supervising the discharge operation shall,
prior to the start of the operation, verify that the tank and valve
arrangements are correct. The same engineer shall make a log entry in a
Wastewater Discharge log to reflect, among other things, start/ stop times
and locations upon completion of the operation, and in any event no later
than the end of the watch period. If the supervising engineer makes the
entry in the Wastewater Discharge log, then the entry shall also include
the name of the engineer who operated the equipment.
If the ship remains in port for a period of time that exceeds its graywater
holding capacity, arrangements shall be made for discharge by pumping to
a barge, truck or appropriate shoreside facility, where such facilities are
available.
If an emergency graywater overboard discharge in port is necessary due to
stability, load line or holding capacity , the vessel is to discharge only as
much as necessary to rectify the stability, load line or holding capacity
condition. Notification of authorities shall be made in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations.
If the ship makes an emergency or other unplanned graywater discharge in
port, the Master shall report such discharge immediately to the VP Marine
& Technical Operations, Marine Operations, the Designated Person.
When graywater discharge to shoreside facilities is necessary, the vessel
shall ensure that the measurements of the amount discharged and the
amount on the receipt are in agreement.
Ships shall make every reasonable effort to minimize the production of
graywater while in port by reducing water pressure, reducing the use of
laundry facilities, and enforcing water conservation methods.
Ships may be required by local or area regulations to have area-specific
procedures to ensure that there is no discharge of graywater in certain
other restricted areas, such as Glacier Bay , other national parks, marine
sanctuaries or within twelve miles of the Cayman Islands . Graywater
generated in these areas shall be retained until it can be discharged in
accordance with local, state, federal and international law.
4.1.3. Graywater and Blackwater Equipment Maintenance
The Chief Engineer shall verify and document that wastewater equipment
receives required maintenance and that notations are made in the
maintenance management system when any gray or blackwater equipment
is installed, modified or serviced.
The Chief Engineer shall confirm that required spare parts levels are kept
on board.
The Chief Engineer also shall ensure that any changes to black or gray
water treatment equipment and arrangements are made only after they are
submitted to, and approved by, the VP Marine & Technical Operations
and the Classification Society. This shall be accomplished using Form
MRD 021.
In the event of any equipment failures that affect the ability of the vessel
to properly treat graywater for a period of 48 hours or longer, the Chief
Engineer shall notify:
• Shipboard:
o Master
o EO
• Shoreside:
o Ship’s Technical Superintendent;
o VP-M&TO;
o DP.
The engineering officer performing or supervising maintenance on
wastewater system components shall enter equipment history and spare
parts inventory adjustments into the maintenance management system
when work is complete. If the supervising engineer makes the entry, then
the entry shall also include the name of the engineer who performed the
maintenance.
4.2. Blackwater Management
4.2.1. Corporate Blackwater Discharge Policy
All black water shall be processed through a Marine Sanitation Device
(MSD), certified in accordance with U.S. or international regulations,
prior to discharge.
Blackwater discharges shall take place only when the ship is at a distance
of more than 12 NM from the nearest land and when the ship is traveling
at a speed of not less than 6 knots.
Exceptions to this policy regarding discharge distance from shore may be
granted, on a case-by-case basis, by shoreside management when required
to meet scheduled itineraries or in unusual circumstances.
Exceptions granted in these situations shall allow for discharge to the less
stringent distance of more than 4 NM from land as specified in ICCL
Standard E-01-01 (Revision 2) for processed black water.
Most recent black water test results for the particular vessel requiring
exception shall be considered when making these determinations.
This policy does not prohibit discharges permitted by Regulation 3
(formerly Regulation 9) of Annex IV of MARPOL entitled Exceptions
(i.e., ship- or life-threatening emergencies).
This policy does not apply to black water processed through Advanced
Waste Water Purification Systems (AWWPSs)(i.e., Rochems on Seabourn
& Rhodia on QM2).
4.2.2. Definition
Blackwater is defined as waste from toilets, urinals, medical sinks and
other similar facilities.
Blackwater is separated from other wastewater streams before processing
and/ or discharging to sea.
The effluent from an MSD that is in operable condition is considered
“treated blackwater”, and shall comply with the following parameters, as
determined by sampling and analysis by an independent laboratory:
• Fecal coliform: 200 coliforms/ 100 ml MPN (most probable
number);
• Total suspended solids: 100 mg/ L;
• Five - day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5): 50 mg/.
(NOTE: These parameters represent the restrictions defined in MARPOL Annex IV
(MEPC.2 (VI)), 33 CFR 159, and U. S. Coast Guard NVIC 9-82. )
4.2.3. Blackwater Treatment Equipment

Blackwater is processed through an approved Marine Sanitation Device
(“MSD”) that prevents the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated
blackwater through the use of physical, chemical and/ or biological
treatment processes.
All MSD’s on Cunard Line Limited vessels are certified and approved by
the US Coast Guard; or have a “Certificate of Type Test” under MARPOL
Annex IV indicating that its sewage treatment plant meets the test
requirements of Resolution MEPC.2 (VI) of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO). MSD’s certified as such are accepted by the Coast
Guard as being in compliance with 33 CFR 159.7(b) or (c).
(NOTE: The above Certificate of Type Test must be issued by or on
behalf of a government that is a party to the MARPOL convention. Such a
plant will be considered as fully equivalent to a Coast Guard certified
Type II MSD as long as the unit is in operable condition.)
All Cunard Line vessels shall also have an International Sewage Pollution
Prevention Certificate issued in accordance with the requirements of
MARPOL Annex IV.
4.2.4. Discharge of Blackwater
Untreated blackwater shall be not discharged overboard.
All blackwater discharges shall comply with applicable local, state,
national and international laws and regulations;
Treated blackwater shall be discharged only while underway traveling at a
speed of not less than 6 knots;
Treated blackwater shall not be discharged in port and shall not be
discharged within 12 nautical miles of nearest land;
As an exception to 4.3 and 4.4 above, blackwater may be discharged:
• In an emergency (i.e., as defined in 1.6, above, or
submerged load line, or stability issue or holding capacity
exceeded);
• If the ship is using advanced wastewater treatment
technology (e.g., Zenon or Rochem waste water systems).;
• If the ship makes an emergency or other unplanned
overboard blackwater discharge, for the reasons permitted
above:
• The vessel shall only discharge as much as is necessary to
rectify the condition that necessitated the discharge;
• Notification of authorities shall be made in compliance
with applicable laws and regulations;
The Master shall report such discharge immediately to the VP Marine &
Technical Operations, Marine Operations, and the Designated Person.
Discharges of black water treated by an advanced wastewater treatment
system shall be handled as treated black water until less restrictive
discharge criteria are approved in writing by the VP Environmental
Compliance.
The engineer performing or supervising the discharge operation shall,
prior to the start of the operation, verify that the tank and valve
arrangements are correct. The same engineer shall make a log entry in a
Wastewater Discharge log to reflect, among other things, start/ stop times
and locations upon completion of the operation, and in any event no later
than the end of the watch period. If the supervising engineer makes the
entry in the Wastewater Discharge log, then the entry shall also include
the name of the engineer who operated the equipment.
If the ship remains in port for a period of time that exceeds its blackwater
holding capacity, arrangements shall be made for discharge by pumping to
a barge, truck or appropriate shoreside facility, where such facilities are
available.
When blackwater discharge to shoreside facilities is necessary, the vessel
shall ensure that the measurements of the amount discharged and the
amount on the receipt are in agreement.
Ships shall make every reasonable effort to minimize the production of
blackwater while in port by reducing water pressure, and enforcing water
conservation methods.
Ships may be required by local or area regulations to have area-specific
procedures to ensure that there is no discharge of blackwater in certain
other restricted areas. Blackwater generated in these areas shall be retained
until it can be discharged in accordance with local, state, federal and
international law.
To prevent plastic from entering the black water system and being
discharged overboard, a warning sign shall be placed on or over each toilet
(in both guest and crew accommodations) prohibiting the disposal of
anything other than approved toilet tissue in the toilet. (e.g. no disposable
diapers, plastic, condoms, sanitary napkins, etc.).
4.2.5. Discharge of Sludge and Biosolids
Discharges of sewage sludge and biosolids from MSD’s and AWWPS’s
shall be made only when the ship is at a distance of greater than 12
nautical miles from nearest land, while traveling at a speed of not less than
6 knots
Such discharges shall be made at a moderate rate (not "instantaneously").
4.2.6. Blackwater and Blackwater Equipment Maintenance
The Chief Engineer shall verify that wastewater equipment receives
required maintenance and that notations are made in the maintenance
management system when any gray or blackwater equipment is installed,
modified or serviced.
on board.
The Chief Engineer also shall ensure that any changes to black or gray
water treatment equipment and arrangements are made only after they are
submitted to, and approved by, the VP Marine & Technical Operations
and the classification society. Copies of such approvals shall be submitted
to the EO, the DP and the VP–Environmental Compliance. This shall be
accomplished using Form MRD 021.
In the event of any equipment failures that affect the ability of the vessel
to properly treat blackwater for a period of 48 hours or longer, the Chief
Engineer shall notify:
• Shipboard
o Master
o and EO
• Shoreside
o Ship’s Technical Superintendent;
o VP-M&TO;
o DP.
The engineering officer performing or supervising maintenance on
wastewater system components shall enter equipment history and spare
parts inventory adjustments into the maintenance management system
when work is complete. If the supervising engineer makes the entry, then
the entry shall also include the name of the engineer who performed the
maintenance.
4.3. Bilge Water Management
4.3.1. Basic Regulatory Requirements
Regulations applicable to bilgewater management and to prevention of
pollution by oil from bilgewater discharges include (but are not limited
to):
• MARPOL (73/78) Annex 1, Regulations for the Prevention
of Pollution by Oil:
• Uk Merchant Shipping Act of 1995 & Merchant Shipping
Regulations of 1996 & 1998
• Bahamas - Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) Act 1976;
• US 33 CFR 155 - USCG Oil or Hazardous Material
Pollution Prevention Regulations for Vessels;
• US - Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships;
• US Clean Water Act
4.3.2. Applicable local port and area regulations.
All discharges of processed bilgewater from the machinery spaces shall be
performed only when all of the conditions are satisfied:
• The ship is proceeding en route (the ship is underway);
and
• The Oil content of the effluent without dilution does not
exceed 15 ppm; and
• The ship has in operation oil filtering equipment that meets
the requirements of Marpol Annex 1 regulation 16(5); and
• The oil filtering system is equipped with a stopping device
which will ensure that will ensure that the discharge is
automatically stopped when the oil content of the effluent
exceeds 15ppm.
All oil or oil residues, which cannot be discharged in compliance with
these regulations, shall be retained onboard or discharged to an onshore
reception facility.
Each ship shall maintain an Oil Record Book ("ORB") for recording each
occasion on which any of numerous specified operations take place in the
ship. (MARPOL (73/78) Regulation 20).
This procedure includes the requirements of Carnival Corporate
Environmental Compliance Operating Standards:
• Bilge Water Management Equipment
• Bilge Water Disposal - Compliance with MARPOL and
ECP
• Oil Record Book ("ORB") Entries
• Bilge Water Equipment Maintenance
• Oil Content Meter (OCM) Servicing
4.3.3. Disposal Policy
Bilge and oily water residue shall be processed prior to discharge to
remove oil residues and reduce oil content of the effluent to 15 ppm or
less.
The engineer performing or supervising the operation of the bilge water
processing equipment shall make corresponding entries in the ORB upon
completion of the operation but in no event later than the end of that
watch.
If the supervising engineer makes the entry and signs the ORB, then the
entry shall also include the name of the engineer who operated the
equipment.
Each Master, and each engineer who may operate OWS equipment, shall
receive required training and sign a statement, affixed with the vessel's
seal, acknowledging that knowingly and willfully making false entries in
the Oil Record Book is a violation of criminal law.
Originals of such statements shall be sent to Fleet Personnel for filing.
Copies of such statements shall be retained on board by the EO, and sent
to the VP Environmental Compliance.
4.3.4. Bilge Water Management Equipment
Each ship shall have equipment and tank arrangements that exceed the
regulatory minimum of "one Oily Water Separator ('OWS') and one Oil
Content Meter ('OCM')"
Each ship shall obtain an IOPP Certificate for the bilge water management
system.
The engineer responsible for operating the equipment shall verify its
correct operation, including any alarm printers and recorders (paper and
digital).
If any bilge water management system component is inoperable, the
engineer responsible for operating the equipment shall notify the Chief
Engineer and the EO immediately and make an corresponding entry in the
ORB.
Except in an emergency, all bilge water that, as a result of the inoperable
component, cannot be treated to the 15 ppm standard shall be held for
discharge shoreside or until the equipment is restored to service.
If the ship's technical department is unable to repair equipment required by
MARPOL within 48 hours or if holding capacities have been reached, the
Chief Engineer shall notify:
• Shipboard:
o Master
o and EO;
• Shoreside:
o Ship's Technical Superintendent;
o VP-M&TO;
o DP.
Each ship, under the guidance and direction of the ship's Technical
Superintendent, shall consider implementation and enhancement of
procedures for maximizing the use of multiple OWS's and a corresponding
number of OCMs. Such procedures may include:
• Using a primary separator to process bilge water to 15 ppm
or below and a second OWS to lower the oil content still
further before discharge;
• Using multiple OWSs working in parallel, processing a
greater quantity of bilge water in less time;
• Using a sludge separator device before the OWS, combined
with chemical injection, to maximize processing efficiency;
• Using a "cascade" system to process bilge water in stages,
first through a separator that reduces the oil content to 50
ppm or less and then through a second separator that
reduces the oil content to 15 ppm or less;
• Using a "densifier" to separate oil and sludge particles from
the bilge by the use of centrifugal force;
• Installing flow meters to measure the flow of bilge water at
those stages of the separation process for which volumes
must be recorded in the ORB;
• Installing electronic devices designed to control and/or
record bilge water processing systems in order to minimize
the risk of erroneous overboard discharges.
4.3.5. Bilge Water Disposal
Prior to overboard discharge of processed bilge water, the engineer
supervising the operation of the bilge water processing equipment shall
confirm that:
• Tank and valve arrangements are correct prior to start of
operation;
• The ship is not in an area where the discharge of processed
bilge water is prohibited;
• The ship is proceeding en route;
• The OWS and OCM are operational;
• Equipment not required by MARPOL, including recorders,
alarms and technical water controls, are operational;
• ORB entries are made upon completion of the discharge
operation, but in any event no later than the end of the
watch period ; and
• The oil content of the discharge without dilution does not
exceed 15 ppm.
Any oil residues (sludge) that cannot be discharged into the sea must be
retained on board for discharge to a shore facility.
Any trace of oil observed on or below the surface of the water is to be
investigated and reported immediately. The Master, the Chief Engineer
and the EO must be notified and ensure that an entry is made in the deck
logbook.
To help optimize the performance effectiveness and economy of oil
filtering equipment, and to reduce fire hazards, each ship shall:
• Minimize the quantities of water and oil entering the bilge;
and
• Repair as promptly as practicable leaking oil pipes,
couplings, gaskets and other sources of oil and leakage.
4.3.6. Bilge Water Management Procedures
Each ship shall maintain and enhance comprehensive bilge water
management procedures in the ship's Bilge Water Management Manual.
These procedures, which may vary due to vessel age, machinery space
layout and equipment, shall, among other things:
• Define which personnel are required to operate or supervise
bilge water management equipment while in use;
• Define measures to reduce the amount of liquids entering
the bilge;
• Require the use of numbered seals or locks to control
access to valves and sensors;
• Hold ships' engineering officers accountable for the
operation of OWS systems;
• Require a senior engineering officer to review the vessel's
bilge water management system;
• Require all engine room officers and crew and any other
individuals who handle oily waste, bilge water and bilge
waste to complete a training program on the proper
management of those wastes; and
• Require reports to shoreside when the OWS or any piece of
equipment associated with the OWS system is non-
operational for 48 hours.
These procedures are subject to the review and approval of the VP-
Environmental Compliance.
4.3.7. ORB Entries
For all ships, operations to be recorded in the Oil Record Book include:
• Ballasting or cleaning of fuel oil tanks;
• Discharge of dirty ballast or cleaning water from the fuel
oil tanks above;
• Disposal of oily residues (sludge); and
• Discharge of bilge water that has accumulated in machinery
spaces.
• Failure of oil discharge monitoring and control system;
• Accidental or other exceptional discharges of oil; and
• Bunkering of fuel or bulk lubricating oil.
The engineer performing or supervising the operation of bilge water
equipment shall record start and stop times, the tanks used, and quantities
of bilge transferred upon completion of the operation and in any event no
later than the end of the watch period.
The operational Codes and item numbers used for ORB entries shall be
consistent with the Codes printed in the front of the ORB currently in use.
If the supervising engineer makes the entry and signs the ORB, then the
entry shall include the name of the engineer who operated the equipment.
Quantities of bilge water transferred shall be measured as accurately as
possible using the vessel's tank measuring devices.
The ship's Chief Engineer and Master shall review and sign each page of
the ORB. The Chief Engineer's signature shall be at the bottom of each
page, next to the Master's signature.
The EO shall use the ORB entries to make weekly calculations to confirm
that the recorded discharges are in line with the volume of bilge water,
oily waste and sludge remaining on board in tanks.
Each ship shall also maintain a bilge waste transfer log to track and record
all beginning and ending tank soundings and flow meter readings for bilge
waste transfers. These records should be retained on board for one year.
4.3.8. Bilge Water Equipment Maintenance
The Chief Engineer shall verify that bilge water equipment receives
required maintenance and that notations are made in the maintenance
management system when any bilge water processing equipment,
including any alarm printers and recorders, is installed, modified or
serviced.
on board.
The Chief Engineer shall also ensure that any material changes to bilge
water processing equipment and arrangements are made only after they are
submitted to, and approved by, the VP Marine and Technical Operations
and the applicable classification society. The Chief Engineer shall provide
copies of all such approvals to the Master, EO, and the DP. This shall be
accomplished using Form MRD 021.
The Chief Engineer and the EO shall be notified immediately of any
equipment failure in the bilge water processing system, even where the
equipment is not required by MARPOL. The Chief Engineer shall ensure
that appropriate ORB entries are made for any equipment failures that are
required to be recorded in the ORB.
The Chief Engineer shall notify the Master, the EO, the vessel
Superintendent, the DP and the VP Marine & Technical Operations of any
equipment failures that affect the ability of the vessel to process bilge
water for a period of 48 hours or if holding capacities have been reached.
The engineering officer performing or supervising maintenance on bilge
water system components shall enter equipment history and spare parts
inventory adjustments into the operating line's computerized maintenance
management system when work is complete. If the supervising engineer
makes the entry, then the entry shall also include the name of the engineer
who performed the maintenance.
4.3.9. Oil Content Meter (OCM) Servicing
Each OCM on the vessel shall be serviced and calibrated every six months
by the OCM vendor or a qualified service contractor.
The engineer supervising the servicing shall ensure that a record of the
service is created and made in the "equipment history" section of the
computerized maintenance management system.
The ship's Technical Superintendent shall maintain OCM service/
calibration reports for each OCM.
4.4. Ballast Water Management
4.4.1. General:
In recent years there has been increased international concern for the
threats to human health, aquaculture, and coastal environments from
aquatic nuisance species and diseases. The United States Coast Guard is
responding to these concerns through a comprehensive national ballast
water management program. This program (1) promotes ballast water
management for operators of all vessels in waters of the U.S. (2) provides
voluntary ballast water management guidelines for all vessels entering
U.S. waters from outside of the EEZ and (3) requires the reporting of
ballast water management data by all vessels entering U.S. waters from
outside of the EEZ. The U.S. Coast Guard encourages program
participation from vessel operators. A mandatory reporting requirement, as
detailed in this brochure, was established to monitor participation with the
program and assess ballast water delivery patterns. The information
gathered from these reports will influence future action.
4.4.2. Recording
The submission of each Ballast Water Reporting Form is to be noted in the
Ballast Management Plan.
4.4.3. Ballast Water Management - United States
Refer to http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/mso/bwm.htm for information.
Refer to http://invasions.si.edu/bwform.htm for latest forms and
instructions.
Voluntary Guidelines
(For all vessels with ballast tanks on all waters of the United States
• Avoid ballast operations in or near marine sanctuaries,
marine preserves, marine parks, or coral reefs.
• Avoid taking on ballast water:
o with harmful organisms and pathogens, such as
toxic algal blooms
o near sewage outfalls.
o near dredging operations.
o where tidal flushing is poor or when a tidal stream
is known to be more turbid.
o in darkness when organisms may rise up in the
water column.
o in shallow water or where propellers may stir up the
sediment.
• Clean ballast tanks regularly
• Discharge minimal amounts of ballast water in coastal and
internal waters.
• Rinse anchors and anchor chains during retrieval to remove
organisms and sediments at their place of origin.
• Remove fouling organisms from hull, piping, and tanks on
a regular basis and dispose of any removed substances in
accordance with local, State and Federal regulations.
• Maintain a vessel specific ballast water management plan.
• Train vessel personnel in ballast water and sediment
management and treatment procedures.
Ballast Water Management Practices for All Vessels Equipped with
Ballast Water Tanks that Enter Into The Waters Of The United States
After Operating Beyond The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
Mandatory for vessels entering the Great Lakes and the Hudson River
North of George Washington Bridge Voluntary for other Waters of the
United States:
• Exchange ballast water beyond the EEZ, from an area more
than 200 nautical miles from any shore, and in waters more
than 2,000 meters in depth;
• Retain the ballast water on board the vessel;
• Use an alternative environmentally sound method of ballast
water management that has been approved in advance by
the Commandant of the U.S Coast Guard, or
• Discharge ballast water to an approved reception facility; or
• Exchange ballast water in other waters approved by the
USCG Captain of the Port.
If the master determines that a ballast water practice is unsafe and the
vessel is on a voyage to the Great Lakes or Hudson River, the vessel must
contact the appropriate Captain of the Port to approve any alternate
arrangements prior to the vessel's entry. Vessels may be required to either
retain the ballast water on board, exchange it at an alternate exchange site
approved by the USCG Captain of the Port, or use a Coat Guard approved
treatment. The master of a vessel bound for all waters of the United States
is not required to perform a ballast water exchange if the master decides
that the exchange would threaten the safety or stability of the vessel, its
crew, or its passengers because of adverse weather. vessel architectural
design, equipment failure, or any other extraordinary conditions.
Mandatory Reporting and Record keeping Requirements for All Vessels
Equipped with Ballast Water Tanks that Enter Into The Waters Of The
United States After Operating Beyond The Exclusive Economic Zone
(EEZ)
The Master, Owner, Operator, Person in Charge, or vessel agent must send
a signed copy of the following information to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Copies of this information must be maintained on board the vessel for at
least two years.
• Vessel's name, type, IMO number, flag, owner, gross
tonnage, call sign, and agent
• Last port, arrival port and date, next port
• Total volume of ballast water capacity
• Total volume ballast water on board
• Total number of tanks; on board, used for ballast, to be
discharged, underwent exchange, underwent alternative
management
• Total number of tanks in ballast
• Is there a ballast water management plan on board? Was it
implemented?
• Is there a copy of IMO guidelines on board?
• Location, date, volume, temperature of ballast when loaded
for each tank.
• Description of alternative management method if used
• Reasons if no ballast treatment method used.
• Particulars of exchange if conducted including; volume
exchanged; location; date; percent of tank volume
exchanged, and sea height at time of exchange
• Location, date, volume, and salinity of ballast water to be
discharged for each tank.
NOTE: CAUTION: From August 13, 2004, this reporting requirement becomes
mandatory nationwide. Penalties of up to $27,500 per day may be imposed as of
that date.
Vessels bound for Great Lakes:
• United States or Canadian Flag vessel bound for the Great
Lakes
Fax the form to the COTP Buffalo, MSD Massena, 315-
764-3283 at least 24 hours before the vessel arrives in
Montreal, Quebec.
• Any other Flag vessel bound for the Great Lakes
Fax the form to the COTP Buffalo, MSD Massena, 315-
764-3283 at least 24 hours before the vessel arrives in
Montreal, Quebec, or;
• Complete the ballast water information section of the St.
Lawrence Seaway required "Pre-entry Information from
Foreign Flagged Vessels Form" and submit it in accordance
with the applicable Seaway notice.
Vessels bound for the Hudson River North Of George Washington Bridge:
• Fax the form to the COTP New York at 718-354-4249
before the vessel enters the waters of the United States (12
miles from the baseline).
Vessel bound for all ports within the waters of the United States other than the
Great Lakes or Hudson River north of the George Washington Bridge
• Before the vessel arrives at the first port of call in the
waters of the United States send the form by one of the
three following methods:
• Mail the form to the
U.S. Coast Guard
c/o Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)
P.O. Box 28
Edgewater, MD 21037-0028;
• Transmit the form electronically to the National Ballast
Information Clearinghouse (NBIC) at
http://invasions.si.edu/ballast.htm;
mailto:ballast@serc.si.edu; or
• Fax the form to the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, c/o
the NBIC at 301-261-4319.
If any information changes, send an amended form before the vessel departs the
waters of the United States.
Ballast Water Reporting Forms and Further Information
• Reporting forms, instructions, regulations and additional
educational material are available electronically through the
Coast Guard Ballast Water Management Web Page:
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/mso/mso4/ans.html
Or contact:
Commandant, (G-MSO-4)
2100 Second Street, SW
Washington, DC 20593-0001
(202) 267-0500
4.4.4. Ballast Water Management - California
The State of California's Ballast water management program requires that all
vessels ALSO send the USCG ballast report form to the State Lands Commission
via e-mail: bwform@slc.ca.gov, or fax at: (562) 499 6444.
This is the same form that is required by the U.S. Coast Guard and does not
relieve the vessel of the requirement to submit the form to the U. S. Coast Guard.
Master and others who are involved with and operate within the Ballast Water
Management Plan must receive training. Training will be provided by the
Environmental Officer. This should be documented by a record entry and/or
signed letter indicating familiarity with the appropriate regulations and shipboard
procedures.
4.5. Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi and Spa Water
Swimming pools, Jacuzzis and spas (fresh water and salt water) are not to be
emptied in port, except in the event of an emergency.
Emptying of swimming pools, Jacuzzis or spas is recorded in the appropriate
swimming pool, Jacuzzi or spa log/ record book.
4.6. Equipment with Oil to Sea Interfaces
4.6.1. Definition
Each ship shall identify and monitor all equipment and systems having oil to sea
interfaces.
Such equipment and systems include stern tubes, stabilizers, bow thrusters, stern
thrusters and any similar systems that utilize oil reservoirs or oil header tanks.
Also included are equipment and systems where the ship design creates the
potential for leakage into the sea. This includes hydraulic systems that extent
beyond the ship’s side or where a potential leakage path to the sea exists.
4.6.2. Reference
Carnival Corporate Environmental Compliance Operating Standard #6, Oil to Sea
Interfaces.
4.6.3. Monitoring and Recording Requirements
The Chief Engineer shall ensure that equipment and systems systems having oil to
sea interfaces are closely monitored.
Each vessel shall develop and maintain a log that records the addition of operating
fluid, hydraulic or lubricating oil, the quantity added and an explanation therefore.
This log shall be signed by the engineer who performs maintenance on the
equipment and kept in the engine control room.
The vessel’s Chief Engineer is responsible for the completeness of this log.
The oil to sea interface log shall provide an indication of or reference to diagnoses
made and corrective action taken when leakage is identified and oil additions are
reported.
If the oil to sea interface log indicates that there is abnormal amount of leakage
and oil addition, an investigation shall be conducted to determine if such leakage
is going into the sea.
If investigation determines that an abnormal amount of oil leakage into the sea
has occurred, then a corresponding “Code G” entry shall be made in the Oil
Record Book.
4.7. Boiler and Economizer Blow Downs
Boiler and economizer water side blowdowns, including bottom and surface
blows, that result in overboard discharge from the ship shall, to the maximum
extent practicable, be performed beyond 12 nm from nearest land.
Blowdowns to the bilges or to holding tanks designed for this purpose may be
performed as necessary in accordance with the direction of the Chief Engineer.
Every effort shall be made to ensure that boilers are blown down beyond 12 nm.
If, due to operational or emergency conditions, boiler blow down must be
performed within 12 nm, then the Chief Engineer shall advise the ship's Technical
Superintendent as soon as possible. The blow down occurrence shall be noted in
the engine room log book. Pre-approval of the blow down is not required.
5. Sludge
5.1. Definition
According to MARPOL, Annex I, “sludge” is oil residues resulting from
purification of fuel and lubricating oil, and other sources such as drainages,
leakages, exhausted oil, etc. in the ship’s machinery spaces.
5.2. Sludge Handling and Disposal
Sludge and other oily waste shall be disposed of by discharge to shoreside
reception facilities, or by burning in the ships incinerator or boiler, if the ship is so
equipped.
All sludge transfers shall be performed according to Fleet Regulations, Oil
Transfer Operations.
5.3. Recording
All disposals of sludge and other oily waste shall be recorded in the Oil Record
Book.
When sludge is discharged to shoreside reception facilities, the Chief Engineer
shall obtain a receipt from the transportation company stating the quantity, date
and time of the disposal. Such receipts shall be retained on board for at least 5
years.
When sludge is disposed of through incineration, the estimated quantity shall be
entered into the Oil Record Book.
Quantities of sludge retained on board shall be recorded weekly in the Oil Record
Book. These quantities shall that contained in the tanks listed in Item 3 of Form A
of the Supplement to the ship’s IOPP Certificate.
All transfers to and from the sludge tank (s) shall be recorded in the Oil Record
Book.
6. Shipboard Garbage Disposal and Management Plans
6.1. Garbage Record Book Requirements
6.1.1. Garbage Record Book
In accordance with MARPOL all ships must maintain a bound (loose-leaf is
not permitted) Garbage Record Book, to record all disposal and incineration
operations.
The date, time, position of ship, description of the garbage and the estimated
amount incinerated or discharged must be logged and signed.
The books must be kept for a period of at least five years after the date of the
last entry.
6.1.2. Description of the Garbage
The garbage is to be grouped into categories for the purposes of this record
book as follows:
• Plastics
• Floating dunnage, lining, or packing material
• Ground-down paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles,
crockery, etc.
• Paper Products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery, etc.
• Food waste
• Incinerator ash except from plastic products which may
contain toxic or heavy metal residues.
NOTE: When landing oily rags in the European Union, they shall be landed
as hazardous waste according to Chapter 7 of this manual, otherwise oily
rags are to be landed as garbage.
6.1.3. Entries in the Garbage Record Book
Entries in the Garbage Record Book shall be made on each of the following
occasions:
• When garbage is discharged into the sea:
o Date and time of discharge
o Position of the ship (latitude and longitude)
o Category of garbage discharged
o Estimated amount discharged for each category in
m3
o Signature of the officer in charge of the operation.
• When garbage is discharged to reception facilities ashore or
to other ships:
o Date and time of discharge
o Port or facility, or name of ship
o Category of garbage discharged
o Estimated amount discharged for each category in
m3
o Signature of officer in charge of the operation.
• When garbage is incinerated:
o Date and time of start and stop of incineration
o Position of the ship (latitude and longitude)
o Estimated amount incinerated in cubic meters
o Signature of the officer in charge of the operation.
• Accidental or other exceptional discharges of garbage:
o Time of occurrence
o Port or position of the ship at time of occurrence
o Estimated amount and category of garbage
o Circumstances of disposal, escape or loss, the
reason therefore and general remarks.
6.1.4. Receipts
The Master, or a representative of the ship, should obtain from the operator
of port reception facilities, or from the master of the ship receiving the
garbage, a receipt or certificate specifying the estimated amount of garbage
transferred.
When the operator of port reception facilities, or the master of the ship
receiving the garbage, is unable to or does not provide a receipt or certificate
specifying the estimated amount of garbage transferred, the ship shall
produce a receipt, signed by an authorized ship's representative (e.g.,
Provision Master, Environmental Officer, Master, Staff Captain see Form
ENV 0611), recording the required information.
The receipts or certificates must be kept on board the ship with the Garbage
Record Book for two years.
6.1.5. Amount of garbage
The amount of garbage onboard should be estimated in cubic meters, if
possible separately according to category. The Garbage Record Book
contains many references to estimated amount of garbage. It is recognized
that the accuracy of estimating amounts of garbage is left to interpretation.
Volume estimates will differ before and after processing. Some processing
procedures may not allow for a usable estimate of volume, e.g. the
continuous processing of food waste. Such factors should be taken into
consideration when making and interpreting entries made in a record.
6.1.6. Record of Garbage Discharges
The following is an acceptable format for the ship's Garbage Record Book
(reference MCA Merchant Shipping Notice MSN No. 1720):
6.2. Cardboard and Paper

Ship-generated garbage must be handled in strict compliance with Annex V
of MARPOL 73/78, following the information contained in the IMO
"Guidelines for the Implementation of Annex V of MARPOL 73/78".
One section of the Guidelines covers shipboard processing equipment
including incinerators, which are installed in many vessels. Incineration is,
therefore, an approved garbage treatment process and should be utilized as
much as possible.
Incinerators should only be used where the emissions are not forbidden and
the ash generated is to be disposed of in accordance with the appropriate
disposal procedure.
On vessels not equipped with incinerators, cardboard and paper is to be
disposed of in accordance with MARPOL regulations.
If the cardboard and paper is to be shredded and discharged overboard, it
must be carefully separated from other waste, especially plastic.
If it is to be discharged shoreside, it must be separated to the extent
necessary to ensure that no hazardous or other regulated wastes are disposed
with it.
The discharge of cardboard and paper overboard is only to be carried out
after notifying the bridge Officer of the Watch and verifying that the vessel
is in MARPOL approved waters for the discharge. The bridge Officer of the
Watch is to log the time and location of the disposal in the deck log.
All disposal of cardboard and paper is to be noted in the Garbage Record
Book.
6.3. Aluminum and Steel Cans
Where possible, Cunard vessels will compact and hold separated aluminum
and steel cans for recycling.
When it is not possible to land aluminum and steel cans for recycling:
• They may be landed ashore as garbage; or
• They may be disposed of in international waters, according
to the strict requirements of MARPOL.
The discharge of aluminum and steel cans overboard is only to be carried out
after notifying the bridge Officer of the Watch and verifying that the vessel
is in MARPOL approved waters for the discharge. The bridge Officer of the
Watch is to log the time and location of the disposal in the deck log.
All disposal of aluminum and steel cans is to be noted in the Garbage Record
Book.
6.4. Plastics
MARPOL strictly prohibits the discharge of any type of plastic into the sea
at any time.
Plastic must be segregated from other waste streams and disposed of through
shoreside disposal.
All disposal of plastic is to be noted in the Garbage Record Book.
6.5. Food Waste and Galley Grease

Food wastes shall be segregated and discharged in strict accordance with
MARPOL regulations. Acceptable means for disposing of food wastes
include discharge to port reception facilities, incineration, or disposal at sea
according to MARPOL regulations.
The discharge of food waste overboard is only to be carried out after
notifying the bridge Officer of the Watch and verifying that the vessel is in
MARPOL approved waters for the discharge.
Galley grease and used cooking oils shall be disposed of by:
• Landing shoreside (properly labeled as used cooking oil);
or
• Putting into the vessel's sludge tank and disposed of
shoreside. (When Transferred ashore, the EO will notify the
vendor of the approximate amount of cooking oil in the sludge); or
• Burning in the ships incinerator, where the ship has an
incinerator and the incinerator is equipped to burn cooking oil.
All disposal of food waste and used grease/cooking oil shall be recoreded in
the Garbage Record Book.
6.6. Glass
Where possible, Cunard vessels will crush and hold glass for recycling.
When it is not possible to land glass for recycling:
• It may be landed ashore as garbage; or
• It may be disposed of in international waters, according to
the strict requirements of MARPOL.
The discharge of crushed glass overboard is only to be carried out after
notifying the bridge Officer of the Watch and verifying that the vessel is in
MARPOL approved waters for the discharge.
The bridge Officer of the Watch is to log the time and location of the
disposal in the deck log.
All disposal of glass is to be noted in the Garbage Record Book.
6.7. General Requirements - Garbage Management Plans

Each vessel, as required by MARPOL, has a garbage management plan
specific to the operations of the vessel. This plan:
• Includes written procedures for garbage:
o Collection;
o Storage;
o Processing;
o Disposal;
o Use of onboard equipment.
• Designates the person responsible for carrying out the plan;
• Is written in English; and
• May reference other procedures contained within
SMS2000.
Each vessel specific garbage management plan must identify:
• Procedures for collecting garbage generated aboard ship
• Procedure for transporting garbage from the collection
areas to the processing area.
• Description of garbage processing devices, their location
and their capacities.
• The person (s) onboard responsible for the proper operation
of any incinerator, shredder, incinerator, or other garbage
equipment onboard.
• The type (s) of garbage that each processing device will
handle.
• Procedure for handling the garbage between the processing
station and the storage or disposal stations.
• Identification and location of storage areas, including the
capacity and type of garbage that is intended to be stored at each.
• Procedure for how the garbage is to be handled between the
storage facilities and ultimate disposal
• Procedure for the disposal of:
o Plastics
o Food wastes
o Medical wastes
o Aluminum and steel cans
o Glass
o Other garbage
• Procedure for the logging of all disposal activities,
including identifying the person responsible for log and record
entries.
7. Hazardous & Regulated Waste Management Procedures
7.1. General Requirements - Hazardous Waste Disposal
7.1.1. Definition
Hazardous wastes are regulated by the U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) through the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA), 40 CFR 260-70.
Hazardous waste is defined as any waste or combination of waste which
because of its quantity, quality, concentration, physical, chemical, or
infectious characteristics could cause or significantly contribute to adverse
effects in the health and safety of humans or the environment if improperly
managed.
Specific definitions of the general characteristics of hazardous waste are
found in 40 CFR 261.2. They include any wastes exhibiting a general
characteristic of:
• Ignitability (40 CFR 261.21);
• Corrosively (40 CFR 261.22);
• Reactivity (40 CFR 261.23); or
• Toxicity (40 CFR 261.24) (according to Toxicity
Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) testing).
• Also included are all wastes specifically listed by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 40 CFR Part 261,
Subpart D as a toxic or acutely toxic hazardous waste, or wastes
derived from specific or non-specific sources.
Hazardous wastes include:
• Photo Processing, including X-Ray Development Fluid
Waste (untreated);
• Dry Cleaning Waste Fluids and Contaminated Materials;
• Print Shop Waste Fluids (May be regular waste or
hazardous);
• Paint and Related Waste (Thinners, Solvents, etc.);
• Pesticides (May be regular waste or hazardous);
• Other Chemical Waste (Degreasers, Cleaners, etc.).
• Oily Rags (when landed in EU countries).
Regulated Wastes are waste streams that need to be handled properly so that
they are not considered Hazardous Waste.
Regulated Wastes include:
• Batteries (Dry Cell and Wet Cell).
• Photo Processing, including X-Ray Development Fluid
Waste (treated);
• Fluorescent and Mercury Vapor Light Bulbs and
Thermometers;
• Photocopier and Laser Printer Cartridges;
• Smoke Detectors;
• Pyrotechnics;
• Bio-Hazardous Wastes (Including Needles);
• Pharmaceuticals (Narcotic and Non-Narcotic);
• Asbestos (QE2 and Caronia only).
The handling and disposal procedures for all of the above products are
contained in the relevant procedures in Chapter 7 of this manual. Waste will
be stored on board until ready for disposal. If the vessel has a designated
hazardous waste storage area, it must be used. If vessel does not have
designated hazardous waste storage area due to space restrictions, waste will
be stored in the department where it was generated. All stored waste must be
properly labeled and stored only with compatible material in a neat clean
area.
If in doubt as to if a certain waste product is regulated or hazardous, contact
the VP–EC or the EC Department.
7.1.2. Disposal Policy
All vessels are prohibited from overboard discharges of hazardous waste.
Such waste shall be landed ashore in accordance with applicable local, state,
national and international law.
The VP–EC or the EC Department staff shall be notified of any waste that
cannot be positively identified. The VP–EC or the EC Department staff
ensure the proper identification and/ or disposal of such waste in accordance
with applicable local, state, national and international law. All other waste
shall be treated as non-hazardous.
The Company shall continue to purchase and deploy for use on its vessels
chemicals that produce less waste, including hazardous waste. Such efforts
shall include substitution of environmentally sound cleaning products in
place of products that may contain potentially hazardous chemicals.
The Company will consider alternatives to disposal, including but not
limited to returning the material to the manufacturer, donation to charitable
organizations for use or to redistribute within the company for reuse.
7.1.3. Hazardous Waste Disposal Arrangements
The EO shall advise the designated Ship’s Agent and the VP–EC when
hazardous waste is to be landed, what hazardous waste is being landed and
in what quantities.
Outside of the United States, hazardous waste disposal arrangements are
normally made through the designated Ship’s Agent in the port where the
landing is planned.
In the United States, hazardous waste shall be landed to a hazardous waste
transport/ disposal company that has been approved by Cunard Line
Limited. If there is any question as to whether or not a hazardous waste
transport/ disposal company has been approved, the vessel shall contact the
VP-EC prior to the landing.
Prior to disposing of any hazardous waste in the United States , the EO shall:
• Advise the VP-EC, and the Director, Port Operations of
any hazardous waste to be landed in a United States Port ;
• Provide such notice at least 3 business days prior to arrival;
• Advise what hazardous wastes are to be landed and the
estimated quantities of each.
In the United States, the VP–EC or the EC Department staff shall ensure that
arrangements are made for an approved vendor to pick up the hazardous
waste from the vessel.
Any questions or concerns regarding the proper disposal or recording of any
waste, be referred to the VP–EC immediately.
The designated Ship’s Agent, or the VP–EC, shall ensure that arrangements
are made for hazardous waste to be picked up and advise the EO of such
arrangements.
7.1.4. Hazardous Waste Disposal and Records
Reference: Carnival Corporation Operating Standard #10.
Various shipboard departments generate waste that requires special
handling, including hazardous waste.
The responsible Department Head is responsible for accumulating,
containing, labeling and logging quantities of such waste as it is generated.
Once such waste has been collected, the Department Head shall advise the
EO of the waste generated and transfer it to the hazardous waste storage area
or an acceptable alternative location.
The EO shall ensure proper labeling and storage of such hazardous waste
while on board.
The EO, and VP–EC or designated Ship’s Agent shall ensure that any
necessary documentation (such as a hazardous waste manifest, if required) is
completed accurately, and that a proper receipt is obtained from the vendor.
Any hazardous waste landed from a vessel shall be documented with the
following:
• An entry shall be made in the Hazardous Waste Disposal
Log (see below);
• The receipt (Hazardous Waste Manifest) received from
transport/disposal company, properly filled out, with all products
described and form signed.
All hazardous waste landed in the United States shall be documented on a
Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest.
Each Hazardous Waste Disposal Log entry shall be accompanied by a copy
of the hazardous waste manifest (or equivalent documentation if outside the
U.S.), and any other documentation regarding the waste being landed. All
accompanying documentation shall be securely kept in either a binder or
secure folder, in chronological order so that it may be efficiently matched up
with the corresponding Hazardous Waste Disposal Log entry.
Copies of all hazardous waste manifests shall be sent to the Environmental
Compliance Department Administrative Assistant in the Miami office.
The EO and the VP–EC each shall maintain a record of manifests and/or
hazardous waste receipts for all hazardous waste landed.
Hazardous waste that is removed from a vessel shall be delivered promptly
to a authorized hazardous waste transporter. The EO shall ensure that the
transporter promptly transports the hazardous waste from the dockside area
for disposition.
Offloaded hazardous waste shall never be unattended pending delivery to the
transporter.
7.1.5. Hazardous Waste Disposal Log
Each ship shall establish and maintain a Hazardous Waste Disposal Log.
The ship's Hazardous Waste Disposal Log shall be kept securely in either a
binder or secure folder, in chronological order so that it may be efficiently
matched up with the corresponding manifests and receipts. Log sheets shall
be numbered.
Every hazardous waste landing is to be documented in the Hazardous Waste
Disposal Log. Each hazardous waste disposal log entry is to contain the
following information:
• Date of landing;
• Port;
• Waste product;
• Quantity landed;
• Receiver/ transporter of waste.
Each entry in this Hazardous Waste Disposal Log shall be accompanied by
the signature of the Environmental Officer.
The Environmental Officer is the shipboard person designated as responsible
for the proper documentation, labeling and landing of hazardous and
regulated waste from the vessel.
Each Hazardous Waste Disposal Log entry is to be accompanied by a copy
of the hazardous waste manifest (or equivalent documentation if outside the
U.S. ), and any other documentation regarding the waste being landed.
The ship's Master shall review and sign all completed Hazardous Waste
Disposal Log pages.
The Hazardous Waste Disposal Log, and all associated receipts, manifests
and other documentation, shall be kept on board the vessel for a period of 3
years past the date of the last entry, or until 18 April 2005, whichever is
later. After this date, the Hazardous Waste Disposal Log, and all supporting
documentation, shall be sent to the VP-EC
7.2. Chemical and Liquid Wastes
7.2.1. Photo Processing, including X-Ray Development Fluid Waste
7.2.1.1. Definition
There are several waste streams associated with photo processing
operations that have the potential to generate hazardous wastes including,
but not limited to, spent fixer, spent cartridges, expired film and silver
flake.
The components of these waste streams vary depending upon, for
example, the manufacturer of the developing equipment and silver
recovery units.
Photographic fixer removes unexposed silver compounds from film during
the developing process. Spent fixer can have concentrations of silver as
high as 2000-3000 ppm.
Waste with a silver concentration of 5.0 mg/l (PPM) or higher (based on a
Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) test) is hazardous.
Silver recovery units may be used to reclaim the silver from the used fixer
waste stream. There are two types of silver recovery units:
• Active (with electricity) units that use electricity to plate
silver onto an electrode; and
• Passive (without electricity) units that use a chemical
reaction between steel wool and silver to remove most of the silver
from solution.
If properly operated and maintained, silver recovery units should reduce
the silver content of the effluent below the regulatory maximum.
Processed effluent (i.e., the liquid remaining after the silver recovery
process) must be tested (using generally accepted industry standards and
providing for sampling, prompt analysis and reporting of results) before it
can be discharged as a non-hazardous waste.
7.2.1.2. Disposal Policy
Reference: Carnival Corporation Environmental Compliance Operating
Standard #11, Photo Processing Fluid Waste Disposal.
All vessels shall minimize the discharge of silver into the environment by
either:
• Employing technology to reduce the silver content of the
waste stream below applicable standards; or
• Treating all photo processing and x-ray development fluid
waste (treated or untreated) as a hazardous waste and landing it
ashore in accordance with applicable local, state, federal and
international law.
The Photo Manager and the Medical Facility (physician or nurse) are
responsible for accumulating, containing, labeling, and logging quantities
of photo and x-ray waste as it is generated, and shall advise the EO when
waste is generated and transfer it to the hazardous waste storage area for
disposal.
The EO shall maintain records of the generation and disposal of photo
waste.
No photo waste, processed or otherwise, will be discharged through the
graywater system on Cunard ships unless a procedure is developed for
testing the processed effluent prior to such discharge using generally
accepted industry standards and providing for sampling, prompt analysis
and reporting of results. Until such time, the following procedure shall
apply.
7.2.1.3. Disposal Procedure
Ships with photo processing on board shall process x-ray fluid and
photographic chemical waste through silver recovery units. The processed
effluent shall be tested to confirm the silver content has been reduced and
off-loaded as industrial waste in compliance with applicable local, state,
national and/or international law.
Cunard employs concessionaires to handle all aspects of photo processing,
including the proper treatment and discharge of photo effluent. The
concessionaires are required by contract to ensure that the treatment and
disposal of waste generated during photo processing complies with
applicable local, state, national and/or international law. To comply with
its regulatory and contractual obligations, each concessionaire processes
the effluent through two silver recovery units and tests the remaining
effluent to confirm that it meets applicable local, state, federal and/or
international laws for onshore disposal as industrial waste.
If the silver recovery are inoperative, all used photographic and x-ray
development fluids shall be considered as hazardous waste and disposed
ashore.
Any disposal of used photographic and x-ray development fluids, and
associated photographic waste, must be recorded in the hazardous waste
disposal log.
Receipts/ manifests shall be obtained from the company receiving and
transporting the waste when it is disposed of shoreside.
7.2.2. Dry Cleaning Waste Fluids and Contaminated Materials
7.2.2.1. Description of Dry Cleaning Waste
Some shipboard dry cleaning facilities use a chlorinated solvent called
perchlorethylene (“PERC”) or tetrachloroethylene as a dry cleaning fluid.
This is the approved dry cleaning solvent for these units.
Operators shall receive safety training for the correct use of this chemical,
including safety precautions and the use of personal protective equipment
(“PPE”) prior to the operation of the equipment.
The dry cleaning units produce waste from condensate, the bottoms of the
internal recovery stills, button and lint traps, spent perchloroethylene and
filter media.
This waste contains dirt, oils, filter material, and spent solvent, is
classified as hazardous waste under RCRA, and must be handled
accordingly.
7.2.2.2. Disposal Policy
Reference Carnival Corporation Environmental Compliance Operating
Standard #12, Dry Cleaning Waste Disposal.
All dry cleaning units waste containing PERC and other chlorinated dry-
cleaning fluids, shall be considered hazardous waste and handled onboard
and landed ashore in accordance with applicable local, state, federal and
international law and Chapter 7 of this manual.
The Laundry Manager is responsible for collecting, containing, labeling,
and logging quantities of dry-cleaning waste as it is generated. The
Laundry Manager will use Form ENV 07221 or one similar to track the
Perc hazardous waste being generated.
The Laundry Manager shall advise the EO that dry-cleaning waste has
been generated and transferred to the hazardous waste storage area.
The EO shall ensure proper labeling and storage of dry-cleaning waste
while on board.
All disposal of PERC and other chlorinated dry-cleaning fluids,
contaminated sludge and filter material shall be recorded in the hazardous
waste disposal log and receipts/ manifests obtained from the company
receiving and transporting the waste.
7.2.3. Print Shop Waste Fluids
Print shop waste may contain hazardous waste. Printing solvents, inks and
cleaners all may contain hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and
heavy metals that can be harmful to human and aquatic species.
All print shop waste including waste solvents, cleaners, and cleaning
cloths will be treated as hazardous waste, if such waste contains chemical
components that may be considered as hazardous by regulatory
definitions. All other waste will be treated as non-hazardous.
When using traditional or non-soy based inks and chlorinated solvents,
treat all print shop waste as hazardous and discharge ashore in accordance
with RCRA. Use non-toxic based printing ink such as soy based, non-
chlorinated solvents, and other non-hazardous products to eliminate
hazardous waste products.
Any disposal of hazardous print shop waste must be recorded in the
hazardous waste disposal log and receipts are to be received from the
company receiving and transporting the waste.
7.2.4. Paint and Related Waste (Thinners, Solvents, etc.)
Unused solvents, oil based paints and paint thinners are to be disposed of
as hazardous waste. Empty and air dried paint cans are not considered to
be hazardous waste.
Any disposal of paint and related waste must be recorded in the hazardous
waste disposal log and receipts are to be received from the company
7.2.5. Other Chemical Waste (Degreasers, Cleaners, etc.)
Corrosive cleaners, degreasers and other chemicals are to be disposed of
as hazardous waste. Empty and air dried chemical containers are not
considered to be hazardous waste.
Any disposal of chemical waste must be recorded in the hazardous waste
disposal log and receipts are to be received from the company receiving
and transporting the waste.
7.3. Solid Wastes
7.3.1. Photocopier and Laser Printer Cartridges
These cartridges should, whenever possible, be returned to the
manufacturer for credit, recycling, or for refilling.
In the event of this not being possible, the used cartridges are to be
disposed of in accordance with local regulations regarding the disposal of
plastic.
All disposal of used cartridges is to be noted in the Hazardous Waste Log.
7.3.2. Fluorescent and Mercury Vapor Light Bulbs and Thermometers
Fluorescent and Mercury Vapor lamps and certain thermometers contain
small amounts of mercury that could potentially be harmful to human
health and the environment.
To prevent human exposure and contamination of the environment, these
items must be handled in an environmentally safe manner.
Fluorescent and mercury vapor lamps, and thermometers will be collected
and recycled or landed for recycling or disposal in accordance with
prevailing laws and regulations.
Storage and shipping of the used lamps and thermometers is best done by
keeping the glass tubes intact. When intact, the bulbs are classified as
"Universal Waste" and do not need to be transported as hazardous waste.
All disposal of fluorescent and mercury vapor lamps and thermometers is
to be noted in the Hazardous Waste Log.
7.3.3. Batteries
Spent batteries, if not properly disposed of, may constitute a hazardous
waste stream.
There are four basic types of batteries used.
• Lead-acid batteries – These are used in tenders and standby
generators. These batteries require disposal as a hazardous waste,
unless recycled or reclaimed. Lead-acid batteries use sulfuric acid
as an electrolyte. Battery acid is extremely corrosive, reactive and
dangerous. Damaged batteries must be drained into an acid-proof
container. The leaking battery is then placed in another acid-proof
container, and both the electrolyte and the damaged battery placed
in secure storage for proper disposal as a hazardous waste.
• Nickel-cadmium (NiCad) batteries – These are usually
rechargeable, and contain wet or dry potassium hydroxide as
electrolyte. The potassium hydroxide is corrosive and the cadmium
is a characteristic hazardous waste. Therefore, NiCad batteries
must be disposed of as hazardous waste, unless recycled or
reclaimed.
• Lithium batteries – These are used as a power source for
flashlights and portable electronic equipment. All lithium batteries
must be disposed of as hazardous waste, or sent out for
reclamation.
• Alkaline batteries – These are common flashlight batteries
and are also used in many camera flash attachments, cassette
recorders, etc. They should be recycled, properly disposed or
reclaimed.
Discarded batteries must not be incinerated as the heavy metals in the
battery will potentially contaminate the incinerator ash.
Intact wet-cell batteries are sent back to the supplier. Dry-cell batteries are
collected and returned for recycling and/or disposal in accordance with
prevailing regulations.
Any disposal of wet or dry cell batteries must be recorded in the
Hazardous Waste Log and receipts are to be received from the company
7.3.4. Aerosol Cans

At the time of disposal, any aerosol can containing hazardous chemicals
that would be a listed or characterized as hazardous waste is considered
hazardous and shall be disposed of as hazardous waste.
To render them non-hazardous, used aerosol cans shall be separated from
regular dry waste prior to shoreside disposal or incineration, and
punctured and drained of contents.
If the can is empty, that is, it contains no propellant or product and is at
atmospheric pressure*, the can will not be regulated as hazardous waste
and may be handled as garbage.
Atmospheric pressure can be reached by discharging all propellant and
puncturing the can. Puncturing the can is not a regulated treatment activity
under RCRA, as long as all contents are collected.
Any liquids or contained gases (residues) that are removed from aerosol
cans and captured in a filter or drum shall be considered as potentially
hazardous waste until a hazardous waste determination has been made. A
hazardous waste determination shall be made by:
• Contacting the VP-EC to arrange for testing of the aerosol
can residues.
• The VP-EC shall, upon request, arrange for testing of
aerosol can residues with an accredited laboratory to make a
hazardous waste determination.
• Residues that contain material listed in subpart D of
40CFR261, or that exhibit any of the characteristics as described in
subpart C of 40CFR261 shall be considered hazardous waste.
• Residues that are determined to be hazardous waste
according to the above process shall be disposed of as hazardous
waste.
• Residues that are determined to be non-hazardous waste
recording to the above process shall be disposed of as industrial
waste.
• All disposal of aerosol can residues shall be documented in
the hazardous waste log, and a receipt/manifest obtained from the
waste transporter.
• Aerosol can puncturing device filters shall be disposed of
as hazardous waste.
7.3.5. Pesticides
All disposal of pesticides and pesticide residues is to be carried out in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the MSDS's provided
with the pesticide.
If there is any doubt about the proper disposal of pesticides and pesticide
residues, they are to be disposed of as hazardous waste, and the disposal
recorded in the Hazardous Waste Log.
7.3.6. Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are designed and constructed with a small amount of
radioactive material. The amount of radioactive material is safe to handle
and store but should not be disposed of through incineration or regular
disposal techniques that may result in the radioactive material being
released into the environment.
All smoke detectors that need to be disposed of are to be returned to the
manufacturer for proper disposal and documented in the Garbage Record
Book.
7.4. Incinerator Ash Disposal
Incinerator ash is not considered a hazardous waste unless batteries or
other waste containing lead, mercury or other hazardous materials are
being incinerated. Special attention is to be given during the separation
process to ensure that these products are not incinerated.
Incinerator ash that is non-hazardous is to be disposed of at sea in
accordance with MARPOL or disposed of shoreside. Ash that has been
determined to contain hazardous materials must be disposed of as a
hazardous waste.
To ensure that all vessels with incinerators are generating non-hazardous
ash, samples will be taken and analyzed at least annually. Notification of
testing will be provided to the vessels by the Manager, Safety and
Environmental along with the necessary supplies to collect and forward
the sample.
All disposal of non-hazardous incinerator ash is to be noted in the Garbage
Record Book.
Any disposal of hazardous incinerator ash must be recorded in the
7.5. Asbestos Handling and Disposal (QE2 and Caronia)
Specific Health and Safety procedures for working with asbestos are found
in the Asbestos Manual.
Any disposal of asbestos waste is recorded in the Hazardous Waste Log
and receipts are obtained from the company receiving and transporting the
waste.
The waste is bagged, wrapped and labeled in the appropriate manner and
stored in a safe place where the risk of the wrappings being breached is
minimal. If possible where waste material is being generated on a regular
basis a small container may be carried on board.
On reaching a suitable port that allows the discharge of asbestos waste
materials, arrangements are made through the port agent (giving sufficient
advanced notice to allow local regulatory paperwork to be carried out) for
a suitably accredited contractor to attend the vessel and transfer the waste
material to a disposal container. The contractor then thoroughly cleans the
area that has been used for in voyage storage and on completion a
clearance air test should be carried out.
7.6. Pyrotechnics Disposal
Pyrotechnics that have reached their expiration date, must not be used, and
are to be returned to the vendor for proper disposal.
Pyrotechnics that have been used (ignited) are to be soaked in water and
then disposed of as normal garbage.
Request the liferaft service station UK or overseas to accept any of the
ship's out of date pyrotechnics when liferafts are being sent ashore for
servicing. Liferaft stations deal with the disposal of expired pyrotechnics
on a regular basis and have arrangements locally to do this.
Contact the local Coastguard, for whom it is both custom and practice to
hold and store pyrotechnics for its own operational use, and out of date
pyrotechnics accepted from the p0ublic and other organizations whilst
awaiting collection for disposal by Military Explosive Ordinance Disposal
(EOD) Units of the Ministry of Defense (MOD).
Expired pyrotechnics must not be tested or disposed of at sea, used for
practice purposes or used on land as fireworks, and should be landed
ashore as soon as possible after their date of expiry.
8. Freon (CFC’s) and Halons
8.1. Definitions
8.1.1. Halocarbons
Any of the following substances, whether existing alone or in a mixture,
including isomers of these substances:
• Freons (Chlorofluorocarbons [CFC's])
• Bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon 1211)
• Bromotrifluoromethane (Halon 1301)
• Dibromotetrafluoroethane (Halon 2402)
• Hydrobromofluorocarbons (HBFC)
• Any other Bromofluorocarbons
• Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC)
• Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC)
• Perfluorocarbons (PFC)
• 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform), not including
1,1,2-trichloroethane
8.1.2. Fire extinguishing system
Fire extinguishing or fire suppression equipment, including portable or
fixed equipment that contains or is designed to contain a halocarbon fire
extinguishing agent.
Recovered - in respect of a halocarbon:
• collected after it has been used, or
• collected from machinery, equipment, a system or a
container during servicing or before dismantling, disposal of or
decommissioning the machinery, equipment, system or container.
Service - in respect of a halocarbon system, includes any installation, leak
testing, charging, modification, topping-up, maintenance, repair, moving,
dismantling, decommissioning, disposal, start-up and testing of the system
or any other work that may result in the release of a halocarbon.
8.2. Refrigeration Personnel Qualification and Certification Requirements
Persons maintaining, servicing, or repairing refrigeration equipment, and
any person disposing of refrigeration equipment shall hold certification by
an approved technician certification program in accordance with relevant
national and international regulations:
• United States : 40 CFR 82.161(a); 40 CFR 82.166(l);
• UK : Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board
(ACRIB);
• Europe : (to be determined)
For ships operating in the US , each technician employed to test, service,
maintain, repair, or dispose of equipment that contains halons, shall be
properly trained in accordance with relevant national and international
regulations:
• United States: 40 CFR 82.270(c)
8.3. Refrigerant Recovery Equipment Certification and Notification
Ship’s refrigerant recovery or recycling equipment shall be certified by an
approved testing organization, and labeled accordingly.
• Ref: 40 CFR 82.154(c), 40 CFR 82.158(a), (g), (j), (l) &
(m), 40 CFR 82.158(h).
The U. S. EPA shall be notified that the ship has acquired refrigerant
recovery or recycling equipment.
Ref: 40 CFR 82.162 (a - c)
8.4. Recovery Procedure
The Chief Engineer shall ensure that any service to a refrigeration system,
an air conditioning system or a fire extinguishing system containing
halocarbons is performed so as to prevent loss of halocarbons.
Prior to such service, halocarbons that would otherwise be released shall
be recovered into an appropriate container.
8.5. Record Keeping
All halocarbon usage, including installation, service, leak test or charges
to a refrigeration system, an air conditioning system or a fire extinguishing
system, or any other work on any of those systems that may result in the
release of a halocarbon is to be documented.
Any use as a result of service as defined in paragraph 1 above will be
documented on Form ENV 081 - Halocarbon Service Log. Any other use
or any loss of halocarbons as defined in paragraph 1 above will be
recorded on Form ENV 082 - Halocarbon Release Record.
The Chief Engineer is to ensure that the following information (as
applicable) is recorded in the ship's Maintenance and Repair Management
System, or on an appropriate Halocarbon Log:
• Ship name;
• Description and location of halocarbon system/ equipment;
• Type and capacity of the system;
• Name of person (engineer, technician, contractor)
performing work;
• Contractor company name (if applicable);
• Description and date of service;
• Type and quantity of halocarbon used or recovered;
• For disposal/ decommissioning, final destination of system/
equipment.
If halocarbons are released, the Chief Engineer is to ensure that the
following information is recorded:
• Type and quantity of halocarbon released;
• Date of release;
• Type of system and equipment data; and
• Circumstances leading to the release, remedial action and
corrective actions to prevent subsequent releases.
8.6. Disposal
8.6.1. Introduction
The U.S. and European Environmental authorities have issued regulations
that concern the handling and disposal of halon and halon-containing
equipment. Of specific interest are Halon 1211, Halon 1301, and Halon
2402.
The regulations ban the manufacture of blends of these halons (i.e., blends
containing two or more halons); and establish provisions for training of
technicians who handle halons and halon-containing equipment, releases
of halons from halon-containing equipment during testing, maintenance,
and other activities, and disposal of halons and halon-containing
equipment.
8.6.2. Intentional Releases
Venting of halons during testing, maintaining, servicing, repairing, or
disposing of halon-containing equipment, or during the use of such
equipment for technician training is prohibited.
Halon releases that occur as a result of failure to maintain halon-
containing equipment to relevant standards are also prohibited.
This prohibition does not apply to emergency releases of halons for
legitimate fire extinguishing, explosion inertion, or other emergency
applications for which the systems or equipment were designed.
8.6.3. Technician Training
The regulations require that technician training relevant to halon emissions
be provided.
All disposal related work on halon systems shall be performed only by
personnel who are properly trained and certified to perform such work.
All personnel performing disposal related work on halon systems shall be
employed by subcontractors that are licensed as halon removal firms
unless otherwise authorized.
8.6.4. Proper Disposal
The regulations establish that halon-containing equipment must be
properly disposed of at the end of its useful life.
All disposal related work on halon systems shall be performed by
subcontractors that are licensed as halon removal firms unless otherwise
authorized.
Proper disposal means only sending such equipment for halon recovery or
recycling by a facility (e.g., a manufacturer, a fire equipment dealer, a
recycler, or an in-house recovery or recycling operation) operating in
accordance with recognized standards developed for this purpose.
Ancillary system devices such as electrical components that are not
necessary to the safe and secure containment of the halon are not subject
to this provision.
In addition, equipment containing only de minimis (residual) quantities of
halon is not subject to this requirement.
Furthermore, the halon itself must be properly disposed of. Proper disposal
means only halon recycling by a facility operating in accordance with
recognized standards or destruction using one of several controlled
processes identified in the regulations (e.g., incineration, plasma arc, etc.).
9. Hospital and Medical Waste
9.1. Bio-Hazardous Wastes (Including Needles)
Medical waste includes blood, excretions and other bodily fluids and also
any medical supplies or materials that they come in contact with. A partial
list of medical wastes includes blood, contaminated bedding, surgical
wastes, vomit bags, sanitary napkins, bandages, medical equipment
(suction bags, sharps, catheters, etc.), laboratory specimens and personal
protective gear (gowns, gloves, masks).
All medical waste is to be discarded into an appropriate container lined
with a YELLOW bio-hazard waste bag. Bags will be transported directly
to the incinerator or garbage collection area by personnel as designated in
the vessel garbage plan. These bags are not to be placed in other bags or
containers, sorted or opened prior to being incinerated or disposed of
shoreside.
Disposal of hazardous medical waste is to be recorded in the Hazardous
Waste Log and receipts are to be received from the company receiving and
transporting the waste.
Needles (Sharps):
• Sharps are defined as any medical item which may
potentially cut or penetrate the skin, and include all items such as
needles and blades (surgical and razor). Glass specimen slides and
small glass items such as ampoules and capillary specimen tubes
that have come in contact with bodily fluids must be disposed of as
sharps.
• The procedure for use of sharps bins outside of the hospital
(passenger cabins for diabetic guests) is contained in the Hotel
Operations Procedures.
Disposal of Sharps Bins:
• Sharps bins must be specifically designed for this purpose,
YELLOW in color, and clearly labeled as sharps bins. No other
container should be used for the collection, storage or disposal of
sharps. The sharps bins must be kept in a secure space (out of the
reach of children and others e.g. confused patients) and must never
be filled to more than two-thirds capacity or past the 'fill line'.
• When ready for disposal, sharps bins must be sealed closed
and stored safely while awaiting disposal. The disposal of sharps
ashore must be done with a company that is properly licensed to
transport and dispose of sharps. Disposal of sharps bins is to be
recorded in the Hazardous Waste Log and receipts received from
the company receiving and transporting the waste.
• Staff members involved in the use of sharps are responsible
for their safe use and notifying the hospital when ready for
disposal, the Medical Officer is responsible for the proper
shoreside disposal and record keeping. The Medical Officer is also
responsible for ensuring that all medical staff are aware of the
correct use and disposal of sharps in the course of their duties.
9.2. Pharmaceuticals (Narcotic and Non-Narcotic)
9.2.1. General Requirements
• The Medical Officer for each ship will designate a locked
area used to accumulate expired pharmaceuticals. Outdated
products are to be removed from usable inventory and stored
separately.
• Prior to disposal the Medical officer will review products to
determine if they are classed as hazardous, non-hazardous, or for
disposal on board.
9.2.2. Hazardous Products
Pharmaceuticals considered hazardous have chemical compositions that
prevent them from being incinerated or otherwise disposed of on board.
A list of hazardous products can be located either in the Medical
Procedures Manual or in the 'comments' column on the computerized
Drugs and Dressings Formulary.
Hazardous pharmaceuticals, as defined above, shall be disposed of by
either:
• Return to the supplier L. E. West & Co. Ltd.
o Returns to L.E West shall be co-ordinated with the
Southampton Medical Department.
o L.E West shall be advised of the type and quantity
of the products prior to landing.
o All returns to L.E West shall be documented by
manifest and return receipt obtained from L.E West
• Destruction on board of limited quantities of either vials or
pills. Such destruction shall be witnessed by the senior medical
officer and the Captain, and signed for by both in the controlled
medical book. The destruction procedure shall be as follows:
o The vials shall be opened, the contents
withdrawn with a needle and syringe and then expelled
into the medical sharps bin.
o All the supplies used, together with the open vial,
shall be discarded into the sharps bin and the bin closed and
sealed.
o The pills shall be discarded individually into the
sharps bin. The bin shall be closed and firmly sealed.
o This particular sharps bin shall be kept secure in the
Medical Centre until it is finally landed by the
Environmental Officer to a certified hazardous waste
disposal contractor.
9.2.3. Non-Hazardous Products
Non-hazardous pharmaceuticals (including creams, injections, tablets etc.)
must be landed to either a recognized pharmacist via the Port Agent for
disposal or returned to the supplier L. E. West & Co. Ltd. in the UK.
Out of date un-used dressings and non drug intravenous infusions can be
disposed / incinerated on board.
9.2.4. Narcotic Pharmaceuticals
Expired Narcotic pharmaceuticals must be sent back to supplier, L.E.
West Ltd. for correct disposal. This is to be coordinated with Southampton
Medical Department.
9.2.5. Logging and Receipts
When expired narcotic pharmaceuticals are sent back to L.E. West Ltd.,
this must be witnessed and recorded in the Controlled Drugs Register by
two officers (one must be a Medical/Nursing Officer). The package must
be sent by courier/recorded delivery and handed directly to the Port Agent
for posting.
Disposal of Non-hazardous pharmaceuticals shoreside is to be recorded in
the Hazardous Waste Log.
Disposal of Hazardous pharmaceuticals shoreside is to be recorded in the
If, due to local/state regulations return is not possible by the stated
method, the expired narcotics should be stored safely until the vessel
enters a country where they can be returned to L E West Ltd.
10. Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (SOPEP's)
10.1. Introduction
International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and
Co-operation, 1990, Adoption: 30 November 1990, Entry into force: 13
May 1995
In July 1989, a conference of leading industrial nations in Paris called
upon IMO to develop further measures to prevent pollution from ships.
This call was endorsed by the IMO Assembly in November of the same
year and work began on a draft convention.
The purpose of the convention is to provide a global framework for
international co-operation in combating major incidents or threats of
marine pollution. Parties to the convention will be required to establish
measures for dealing with pollution incidents, either nationally or in co-
operation with other countries. Ships are required to carry a shipboard oil
pollution emergency plan, the contents of which are to be developed by
IMO.
Ships are required to report incidents of pollution to coastal authorities and
the convention details the actions that are then to be taken. The convention
calls for the establishment of stockpiles of oil spill combating equipment,
the holding of oil spill combating exercises and the development of
detailed plans for dealing with pollution incidents. Parties to the
convention are required to provide assistance to others in the event of a
pollution emergency and provision is made for the reimbursement of any
assistance provided.
10.2. Appendices:
All Company SOPEP's contain the following standard appendices:
• Appendix 1: - (IMO document), 1052-MEPC.6-Circ-8.pdf
31 December 2002, "List of National Contact Points for Safety and
pollution Prevention (PDF File 160 pages)
• Appendix 1a, US Contact Points - Flag and Port State
Contacts (US pages)
• Appendix 2, Ship Information –
o Ship's Particulars
o Locations of ship's plans and other information
o Cleanup Materials
o Canadian Oil Pollution Declaration and Guide
• Appendix 3, Cunard Line Limited Communications:
o Emergency Contact Numbers (EMP 01)
o Marine and Technical Operations Contacts
• Appendix 4, Ship Interest Contact Points:
o Classification Society Contacts
o Flag and Port State Contacts
o Insurance, P&I Club, Legal and Salvage Contacts
11. Stack Emissions

The main exhaust emission pollutants and their effects on the environment
are:
Pollutants Effects
Nitrogen Oxides Smog and acid rain
Sulphur Oxides Acid rain
Carbon Monoxides Greenhouse effect
Unburned
Smog
hydrocarbons/particulates
Federal and local regulations apply in certain countries, and heavy fines
may result from vessels exceeding allowable emissions, usually
determined by opacity measurement. Repeated violations may also restrict
a vessel from certain areas.
Cameras have been fitted on all vessels so that the Engineer of the Watch
can monitor the funnel for excessive opacity of the stack emissions.
Excessive opacity is often attributed to quality of fuel and maintenance
condition of the engines. To minimize stack emissions and opacity, proper
maintenance of the engines and boilers should be undertaken as described
in the Technical Operations Manual.
Excessive opacity while maneuvering can be minimized by controlling
sudden changes in engine load.
Soot blowing and other operational procedures that increase stack
emissions should be avoided in port.
12. Waste Disposal Matrix
Waste Stream Reference Allowable Disposable Logging and

Techniques Documentation
Required
Gray Water Chapter 4.2Underway at 6 knots and 4 miles Notify Bridge/

from nearest land. wastewater log
Chapter 4.2In Port to truck/ barge Receipt from

receiver/
wastewater log
Treated Black Chapter 4.2Underway at 6 knots and 4 miles Notify Bridge/

Water from nearest land. For ships with wastewater log
advance treatment systems
underway and 12 miles until
authorization for exceptions are
granted by VP-EC.
Chapter 4.2In Port to truck/barge Receipt from

receiver/
wastewater log
Untreated Black Chapter 4.2Underway at 6 knots and 12 miles Notify Bridge/

Water from nearest land. wastewater log
In Port to truck/barge Receipt from

receiver/
wastewater log
Processed Bilge Chapter 4.3Proceeding en route; via 15 ppm Oil Record Book,
Water filtering equipment, with alarm & Notify Bridge
automatic stopping arrangements.
Unprocessed Chapter 4.3In Port to truck/barge Oil Record Book

Bilge Water Receipt from
receiver
Ballast Water Chapter 4.4As per Chapter 4.4 Ballast

Management
Plan
Swimming Pool, Chapter 4.5As per Chapter 4.5 Swimming Pool/

Jacuzzi and Spa Jacuzzi/ Spa Log/
Water Record book
Sludge Chapter 5 Shoreside Disposal Oil Record Book

Receipt from
receiver
Chapter 5 Incinerator or Boiler Oil Record Book
General Garbage Chapter 6 Shoreside Disposal Garbage Log

(1) Receipt from
receiver
Chapter 6 Incinerator Garbage Log
Chapter 6 Underway (as per MARPOL) Garbage Log,

Notify Bridge
Plastic Chapter 6.4Shoreside Disposal Garbage Log

Receipt from
receiver
Chapter 6.4Incinerator Garbage Log
Ground Food Chapter 6.5Special areas: underway and 12nm Garbage Log,
Waste from nearest land Notify Bridge
Wider Caribbean and all other

areas: underway and 3nm from
nearest land. For QM2 12 nm from
nearest land.
Chapter 6.5Shoreside Disposal. Garbage Log and

Receipt
Ungrounded Chapter 6.5All areas: underway and 12nm Garbage Log,

Food Waste from nearest land Notify Bridge
Used Cooking Chapter 6.5Shoreside Recycling Garbage Log and

Oil Receipt
Chapter 6.5Into Sludge Tank Oil Record Book
Hazardous and Chapter 7 Shoreside Disposal Only Hazardous Waste

Regulated Waste Log and
(2) Receipt from
receiver
Freon (CFC’s) Chapter 8 Recovery Maintenance &

and Halons Repair
Management
System, or
Halocarbon Log
Medical Waste Chapter 9.1Shoreside Disposal Garbage Log

(Bio-Waste) Receipt from
receiver
Chapter 9.1Incinerator Garbage Log
Medical Waste Chapter 9.1Shoreside Disposal Only Hazardous Waste

(Sharps) Log
Receipt from
receiver
Pharmaceuticals Chapter 9.2As per Chapter 9.2 Hospital Log
1. General Garbage includes paper, cardboard, metal cans and glass.

2. Hazardous and Regulated Waste includes all wastes listed in Chapter 7.
13. Waste Management Manuals (Ship Specific)
Cunard has adopted, and is implementing and enforcing, as part of this
SMS, a comprehensive, and detailed manual for each of three areas of
waste management:
• Bilge Water Management;
• Graywater and Blackwater Management; and
• Hazardous Waste Management.
These waste management manuals shall:
• Incorporate key components of the ECP, the Carnival
Corporate Operating Standards, Fleet Regulations, equipment
manuals, and any other relevant information.
• Be specific to each ship in the Cunard fleet.
• Be in both electronic and paper form, as detailed in the
procedures that follow.
• Be readily accessible to all shipboard and shoreside
personnel involved with the specific waste stream discussed in the
manuals.
• Include, at a minimum, the subject areas or chapters, where
applicable, as described in the following procedures:
o Bilge Water Management Manuals
o Graywater and Blackwater Management Manuals
o Hazardous Waste Management Manuals
14. Shipboard Environmental Self-Assessments
Each ship shall complete a monthly shipboard environmental self-assessment
to determine each ship’s level of compliance with the ECP.
The EO is responsible for ensuring that the self-assessment is completed by
the crew members responsible for the applicable waste streams.
The ship’s Department Heads shall participate in performing and reviewing
the results of the self-assessment in their respective areas of responsibility.
The environmental self-assessment process shall encourage shipboard
personnel to identify potential problems at an early stage and to develop,
alone or with shoreside assistance, appropriate resolutions.
The environmental self-assessment shall be performed using a checklist
provided by the VP-EC. This checklist is developed by Carnival Corporate
EC, and customized to Cunard Line Limited ships by the VP-EC with input
from the Marine and Technical Operations Department. The VP-EC shall
maintain and provide the checklist to the EO's.
Upon completion of each monthly environmental self-assessment, the EO
shall forward the completed self-assessment checklist to:
• Master;
• Shipboard department heads;
• DP;
• VP - EC;
• Environmental Compliance Administrative Assistant
• Ship’s Technical Superintendent;
• EO shall maintain a copy onboard the ship.
VP - EC shall ensure that the VP - Corporate Environmental Compliance is
sent a copy of each ship’s completed monthly environmental self-assessment
checklist.
VP - EC shall monitor the status of resolving noted areas of noncompliance
and will report such matters to the VP-Environmental Compliance.
VP - Corporate Environmental Compliance includes the monthly shipboard
environmental self-assessments and the status of areas of noncompliance in
the quarterly reports to the Interested Parties.
15. Waste Stream Sampling Program
15.1. General Requirements:
Each ship shall perform random sampling of the output of each of their 3
main waste streams at least semi-annually.
Waste streams to be sampled shall include bilgewater, blackwater and
graywater.
Bilgewater waste stream samples shall be:
• Collected after the OWS and after the OCM sampling point
while discharging overboard.
• Tested for oil and grease content.
Black Water waste stream samples shall be:
• Collected after discharge from the chlorination tank on the
MSD before discharge overboard or transfer into the holding tank
for landing ashore.
• Tested for Fecal Coliform (FC) and Total Suspended Solids
(TSS).
Gray Water waste stream samples shall be:
• Collected during discharge overboard of the holding tank
from the last port visit before the end of the cruise.
• Tested for Total Metals (TM) and pH.
For ships utilizing advanced wastewater treatment technology, the
collected samples must be from the discharge line overboard or to the tank
if the ship holds the water. For combined Black Water/Gray Water
streams, both samples should be taken from the same point.
Samples shall be submitted for analysis to an independent laboratory
facility for testing in accordance with generally accepted industry
standards.
The independent laboratory facility shall be identified by the VP-EC, in
accordance with guidance provided by Corporate Environmental
Compliance.
See Table 1 (below) for summary of sample and analytical parameters,
sample containers, preservatives, methods and holding times.
Ships Equipped with incinerators will submit a sample annually. This is in
compliance with the ICCL requirements to test and confirm that
incinerator ash does not contain hazardous materials.
15.2. Sampling Procedure:
Waste stream samples shall be collected while discharging overboard.
The Chief Engineer shall personally collect the samples.
The Environmental Officer shall witness collection of all samples.
The waste stream sampling procedure shall include:
• An established chain of custody procedure.
• The use of tamper-evident containers and uniquely
numbered seals.
• Use of sample collection containers provided by the
designated laboratory.
Some containers contain sample preservatives, so the containers should
not be rinsed, overfilled or used for any waste stream other than as
indicated..
The person taking the sample shall also take care not to touch the insides
of bottles or lids/caps during sampling.
The person taking the sample shall wear disposable gloves and safety
eyewear and observe precautions against any potential biohazards.
A volume of water equal to at least ten times the volume of the sample
discharge line shall first be discharged into a bucket or similar container to
clear the line of standing water and possible contamination.
Grab samples should be collected in the pre-preserved containers and
immediately put on ice water bath to 4C and to then placed into a cooler
containing frozen blue ice to maintain a sample temperature of 4 +/- 2 C.
Temperature shall be measured and recorded at the time of sample
collection.
The containers with the appropriate label shall be filled with the
corresponding waste stream.
After the sampling is complete, record the date and time sampled and the
location of the sample point on the sample container and place a custody
seal on each container. The sample bottle for the bilge water shall also
indicate the OCM reading at the time of the sampling.
The point where the sample is taken shall be recorded by the EO, so the
same point is used for future collections.
The sample shall be held at 4 +/- 2C; a temperature blank will accompany
all samples and will be measured at the laboratory upon receipt of the
samples to verify the temperature.
The temperature of this blank shall be recorded on the chain of custody
upon receipt of the sample at the lab.
To maintain the temperature, extra “blue ice” shall be kept frozen on
board the ship. Blue ice shall be exchanged just before shipment of
samples to the lab, and may be exchanged more frequently during the
sampling trip, as required.
Some samples may be at a temperature near the body temperature (37C) at
time of sample collection. This temperature encourages growth of fecal
coliform bacteria. Such samples shall be cooled as quickly as possible,
without freezing them.
Such samples shall be placed in a water bath containing ice cubes, the
bottles should be immersed in the water to the shoulder, rotated
frequently, and ice should be added for at least one hour until the sample
reaches a temperature of 4 C. To ensure custody of these samples that may
not be able to be sealed in the cooler until the temperature is lowered.
15.3. Sample Handling
Immediately following sample collection, the Environmental Officer shall:
• Take custody of each sample.
• Submit the sample to the designated testing laboratory
using tamper-evident containers and uniquely numbered seals and
established chain of custody procedures.
• Complete the enclosed chain of custody form recording all
appropriate information: vessel name, passenger and crew
capacity, daily water use, collect tank capacity, holding tank
capacity, sampling ports as well as date and time of sample
collection.
• Send the original chain of custody form with the samples.
Any transfer of sample custody should be noted on the custody
form. A copy of the chain of custody form shall be kept on board
and one copy sent to both the VP-EC and CarnCorp.
• An email should also be sent advising the VP-EC and
CarnCorp that the samples have been collected and sent to the
laboratory.
The VP-EC shall ensure that arrangements are made for a representative
from the designated laboratory collect the samples at arrive in the next
port.
15.4. Analysis and Reporting of Test Results
Within ten business days from the date the sample was taken, the
independent laboratory shall provide analysis and test results to the EO,
VP - EC and the VP -CEC.
During the monthly shipboard environmental self-assessment, the EO
should verify that such samples were taken as required.
The VP-Corporate Environmental Compliance shall include the sample
test results in the quarterly results to the Interested Parties.
Parameter Sample Preservative Method Holding

Container Time
Fecal Coliform(FC) 100 ml Sterile Cool to 4C Sodium SM 9221 C 6 hours

plastic Thiosulfate
Total Suspended 1000 ml plastic Cool to 4C EPA 160.2 7 days

Solids (TSS)
pH 1000 ml plastic EPA 150.1 EPA 150.1
Total Metals™ 200 ml plastic HNO3 EPA 28 days

200.7/245.
1
Oil and Grease 1000 ml Glass H2SO4 EPA 1664 28 days

The Environmental Officer will receive a new sample kit when the
representative of the testing laboratory collects the samples. The EO will
sign an acknowledgement receipt and take custody of the sample kit and
store it for the next set of samples. An e-mail should be sent to the testing
laboratory (presently Nancy Stabb, SGS USA) and CarnCorp that the next
sample kit is aboard.
The kit should be kept in the EOs office or other secure location. Upon
relief, the EO should inform his/her relief of the location of the sample kit.
16. Internal Environmental Audits
Princess’ Environmental Compliance Department, headed by the VP-EC, shall
perform regular, comprehensive internal audits of the environmental aspects
of shipboard operations.
These internal environmental audits satisfy the requirements of:
• The Carnival Corporate Environmental Complianec Plan
(ECP IV.A.3); and
• The ISM Code to, “…carry out internal safety audits to
verify whether [safety and] pollution prevention activities comply with
the ISM Code.” (ISM Code 12.1). Internal safety management audits
of non-environmental aspects of shipboard operations are performed
by the Designated Person.
Under this system, each ship shall be visited approximately once a year.
The internal environmental auditor (s) shall spend several days on board
conducting a thorough review of the ship’s operations, systems and
equipment.
This review shall includes, among other things:
• An appraisal of the ship’s environmental practices, record
keeping and procedures;
• Inspection of pertinent equipment, such as Oily Water
Separators, Oil Content Meters, bilge tanks, graywater and blackwater
tanks, incinerators, and dry cleaning apparatus.
Upon completion of the visit, the auditor (s) shall forward the audit report,
including recommendations for improvement, to the VP-EC.
The VP-EC shall forward internal environmental audit reports to:
• The ship’s EO:
• The Master;
• VP-M&T;
• VP-CEC;
• Designated Person.
The VP-EC shall ensure that the Company resolves areas of noncompliance
identified and reported by the audit.
The VP-CEC shall report such matters to the Audit Committee, and include
these internal environmental audit reports and the status of areas of
noncompliance in the quarterly reports to the Interested Parties.
Except as specified above, internal environmental audits shall be planned,
performed and reported according to the process defined in Fleet Regulations.
17. External Environmental Audits
Carnival Corporation has engaged the services of an Independent Consultant.
The Independent Consultant shall conduct an annual audit on seventy-five
percent (75%) of Carnival Corporation's ships.
Carnival Corporate Environmental Compliance will conduct annual audits on
the remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the Carnival Corporation ships
using the Independent Consultant’s audit program.
The Independent Consultant shall select which ships it will audit.
In no event will Corporate Environmental Compliance audit the same vessel
two consecutive years.
Corporate Environmental Compliance shall advise the Company, through the
VP-EC of which ships have been selected for Independent Consultant and
Corporate Environmental Compliance audits each year.
Audit reports prepared by the Independent Consultant shall be submitted to
the VP-Corporate Environmental Compliance.
VP-Corporate Environmental Compliance shall include reports of these audits
in quarterly reports to the Interested Parties.
VP-Corporate Environmental Compliance shall address the findings and
actions taken in response to such audits.
18. Environmental Compliance Reporting Requirements
The following matrix defines the ECP required reports. in addition, it
broadens the distribution of many reports to include appropriate M&TO Staff
members.
The Master shall coordinate with the VP-EC, the Superintendents (Marine and
Technical), DP, M&T, Director Marine Operations and the EO to ensure
compliance with environmental legal requirements applicable to the ship's
operation and the implementation and enforcement of environmental policies
and procedures developed pursuant to the ECP.
All shipboard senior officers shall ensure that communication activity
includes appropriate M&TO personnel, especially the DP.
The EO has a line of communication available to the VP-EC as well as to the
DP.
This reporting matrix integrates the reporting requirements relative to both the
M&TO and the EC Departments. However, technical issues shall be addressed
by the Chief Engineer with his respective Technical Superintendent and
marine operational issues should be addressed through the Director of Marine
Operations and Safety.
IMPORTANT:
• Communication to the office by the Environmental Officer
does not eliminate the responsibility of the Master and Chief Engineer
to report.
• DON'T ASSUME ANYTHING! When in doubt, contact
the office staff for assistance.
• When in doubt...REPORT IT.
• Any ECP violations must be reported to the appropriate
parties in a timely manner, no matter how seemingly small or
unintentional the occurrence or incident might be.
• The penalties for not reporting are substantial and will have
impact throughout the fleet.
Report (ECP From To Frequency Due Date

Page/ Item #)
Routine Reports
Inputs to Quarterly VPEC VPCEC/ COO Quarterly 2 weeks before

Report to Qtly. Rpt. Due
Interested Parties
(7)
Advice to VP-Hotel Concessionaires On Contracting/

Concessionaires Ops. via Mgr., Hotel Contract
of ECP Terms (21) Ops., VPEC, DP Renewal
Environmental EO Master, Ch.Eng., Weekly

Officer Weekly Tech. Supt.,
Report VPEC, EC
Training
Manager, DP
Environmental Offgoing EO Oncoming EO, On Handover

Officer Handover Master, Ch.Eng.,
Report Tech. Supt.,
VPEC
Non-Routine
Reports
Notification of Master VPEC, VPCEC, Upon

Sailing without EO DP, VP-M&TO Occurrence
& Designation of
Interim EO (18)
Notification of Master EO, DP, VPEC, Upon

Environmental VP-M&TO, Occurrence
Incidents & Pertinent
Noncompliance Shoreside Staff,
(18) Reg. Authorities
Notification of VP-EC VP-CEC Upon
Environmental Occurrence
Incidents &
Noncompliance
Notification of EO VPEC, VP- Upon

Release or Spill, M&TO, DP, Occurrence
when Master is Master
unavailable or fails
to report (19g)
Ensure EO Master, VPEC, Upon

Notification when VP-M&TO, Tech. Occurrence
Env. Equipment is Supt., Marine
inoperable > 48 Supt., DP
hours (20n)
Ensure VP-EC VP-CEC Upon

Notification when Occurrence
Env. Equipment is
inoperable > 48
hours
Copies of Master EO, VPEC Upon

environmental Occurrence
incident/
nonconformitiy
notifications to
regulatory
authorities (53)
Copies of VP-EC VP-CEC Upon

environmental Occurrence
incident/
nonconformitiy
notifications to
regulatory
authorities
Auditing/
Assessment/
Sampling
Reports
Monthly EO Master, Dept. Monthly End of Month

Shipboard Self- Heads, DP,
Assessment VPEC, Technical
Reports (10/ 18/ Superintendent
54) ECAdmin
Environmental DP VPEC for As Raised

Issues/ transmittal to
Improvement VPCEC
Recommendation
s from SMS
Internal Audit
Reports (10/ 55)
Internal VPEC EO, Master, Annual 2 Weeks after

Environmental Shipbd. Dept. Audit End
Audit Reports (15i/ Heads, COO,
55) VP-M&T, VP-
HR, VP-HO,
VPCEC, DP
Monthly VPEC VPCEC Monthly 1st Week of

Shipboard Self- Next Month
Assessment
Reports (15j)
Corrective Action VPEC VPCEC, Master, Monthly 15th of Month

Results of Internal DP, VP-M&TO,
Audits & Monthly ECAdmin
Self-Assessments
(15k)
Compliance VPEC COO, VP- As Requested,

Status Report M&TO, DP, but at least
(15l) Masters Annually
Input to VPEC re: EO VPEC, DP, Upon

Environmental Master, Identification
Items being ECAdmin
monitored in
tracking system
(19k)
Results of Waste Analytical VPEC, EO, DP, Semi-Annual 10 days after

Stream Samplings Laboratory Master sampling
(20q)
Status of Items of VPEC VPCEC, VP- Monthly

Noncompliance M&TO, DP
from Monthly
Shipboard Self-
Assessment
Reports (54)
Reports of VPEC VPCEC, EO, Semi-Annual 10 days after

Analysis and Test VP-M&TO, DP sampling
Results from
Semi-Annual
Waste Stream
Sampling Program
(55)
Training Reports
ECP Training EO, VPEC, Human Upon

Records and Other Resources Completion of
Certifications (44) Designated Department, Training Event
Trainers VPEC (access
to)
List of Shoreside VPEC Training Catalog TBD

Positions for
which Tier 1
Training is
Mandatory (50)
Oil Pollution
Prevention
Related Reports
Completed, Master, EO Fleet Personnel, On Assignment

signed ECP EO, VPEC to Each Vessel
Appendix E
Affidavit Forms
(27)
Notification when Chief Master, EO, Upon

Bilge Water Engineer VPEC, VP- Occurrence
Management M&TO, Tech.
Equipment is Supt., Marine
hours, or if holding
capacities
exceeded (28/
31g/ 32)
Notification when Technical Chief Engineer, Upon

any Bilge Water Staff EO Occurrence
Management
Equipment has
failed or is
inoperable (28/
32)
Notification of Person Master, Chief Upon

investigation & Identifying Engineer, EO, Occurrence
report of trace of Trace Deck Logbook
oil observed on or
below water
surface (30)
Request for Chief VP-M&TO, Tech. When Change

Approval of Engineer Supt., Master, is Required
Changes to Bilge VPEC, EO, DP
Water Processing
Equipment and
Arrangements
(Tech. Supt. to
submit to Class for
approval) (32)
Approval of VP-M&TO Chief Engineer, When Change

Changes to Bilge Tech. Supt., is Required
Water Processing Master, VPEC,
Equipment and EO, DP
Arrangements
(32)
Oil Content Meter Chief Technical Semi-Annual per AMOS

Service/ Engineer Superintendent, Schedule
Calibration VPEC
Reports (33)
Blackwater &
Graywater
Related Reports
Notification when Chief Master, EO, Upon

Graywater and Engineer VPEC, VP- Occurrence
Blackwater M&TO, Tech.
Equipment is Supt., Marine
hours, or if holding
capacities
exceeded (36)
Request for Chief VP-M&TO, Tech. When Change

Approval of Supt., Master,
Changes to Engineer VPEC, EO, DP is Required
Graywater and
Blackwater
Equipment and
Arrangements
(Tech. Supt. to
submit to Class for
approval) (36)
Approval of VP-M&TO Chief Engineer, When Change

Changes to Tech. Supt., is Required
Graywater and Master, VPEC,
Blackwater EO, DP
Equipment and
Arrangements
(36)
Hazwaste and
Garbage Related
Reports
Copies of Waste EO ECAdmin, DP, Upon

Manifests (19d) VPEC Occurrence
Notification of Any Master, EO VPEC, DP Upon

Waste that Cannot Occurrence
be Positively
Identified (37)
Request to Land EO Ch.Purser, Upon

Hazardous Waste Ship’s Agent/ Occurrence
(38/ 40) DirPortOps,
VPEC, DP
Notification that Department EO Upon

Hazardous Waste Head Occurrence
Was Been
Transferred to
Onboard Storage
Area (38/ 40/ 42)
Confirmation of Ship’s Agent/ Ch.Purser, EO, Upon

Hazardous Waste DirPortOps DP Occurrence
Landing
Arrangements
(39)
Maintain Copies of EO VPEC, DP, Upon

Manifests/ ECAdmin Occurrence
Receipts for
Hazwaste Landed
(39)

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1.3. ICCL Environmental Standard

4.2.3. Blackwater Treatment Equipment

6.2. Cardboard and Paper

6.5. Food Waste and Galley Grease

6.7. General Requirements - Garbage Management Plans

7.3.4. Aerosol Cans

11. Stack Emissions

Nitrogen Oxides Smog and acid rain

Sulphur Oxides Acid rain

Carbon Monoxides Greenhouse effect

Waste Stream Reference Allowable Disposable Logging and

Gray Water Chapter 4.2Underway at 6 knots and 4 miles Notify Bridge/

Chapter 4.2In Port to truck/ barge Receipt from

Treated Black Chapter 4.2Underway at 6 knots and 4 miles Notify Bridge/

Chapter 4.2In Port to truck/barge Receipt from

Untreated Black Chapter 4.2Underway at 6 knots and 12 miles Notify Bridge/

In Port to truck/barge Receipt from

Unprocessed Chapter 4.3In Port to truck/barge Oil Record Book

Ballast Water Chapter 4.4As per Chapter 4.4 Ballast

Swimming Pool, Chapter 4.5As per Chapter 4.5 Swimming Pool/

Sludge Chapter 5 Shoreside Disposal Oil Record Book

Chapter 5 Incinerator or Boiler Oil Record Book

General Garbage Chapter 6 Shoreside Disposal Garbage Log

Chapter 6 Incinerator Garbage Log

Chapter 6 Underway (as per MARPOL) Garbage Log,

Plastic Chapter 6.4Shoreside Disposal Garbage Log

Wider Caribbean and all other

Chapter 6.5Shoreside Disposal. Garbage Log and

Ungrounded Chapter 6.5All areas: underway and 12nm Garbage Log,

Used Cooking Chapter 6.5Shoreside Recycling Garbage Log and

Chapter 6.5Into Sludge Tank Oil Record Book

Hazardous and Chapter 7 Shoreside Disposal Only Hazardous Waste

Freon (CFC’s) Chapter 8 Recovery Maintenance &

Medical Waste Chapter 9.1Shoreside Disposal Garbage Log

Chapter 9.1Incinerator Garbage Log

Medical Waste Chapter 9.1Shoreside Disposal Only Hazardous Waste

Pharmaceuticals Chapter 9.2As per Chapter 9.2 Hospital Log

1. General Garbage includes paper, cardboard, metal cans and glass.

Parameter Sample Preservative Method Holding

Fecal Coliform(FC) 100 ml Sterile Cool to 4C Sodium SM 9221 C 6 hours

Total Suspended 1000 ml plastic Cool to 4C EPA 160.2 7 days

pH 1000 ml plastic EPA 150.1 EPA 150.1

Total Metals™ 200 ml plastic HNO3 EPA 28 days

Oil and Grease 1000 ml Glass H2SO4 EPA 1664 28 days

Report (ECP From To Frequency Due Date

Inputs to Quarterly VPEC VPCEC/ COO Quarterly 2 weeks before

Advice to VP-Hotel Concessionaires On Contracting/

Environmental EO Master, Ch.Eng., Weekly

Environmental Offgoing EO Oncoming EO, On Handover

Notification of Master VPEC, VPCEC, Upon

Notification of Master EO, DP, VPEC, Upon

Notification of EO VPEC, VP- Upon

Ensure EO Master, VPEC, Upon

Ensure VP-EC VP-CEC Upon

Copies of Master EO, VPEC Upon

Copies of VP-EC VP-CEC Upon

Monthly EO Master, Dept. Monthly End of Month

Environmental DP VPEC for As Raised

Internal VPEC EO, Master, Annual 2 Weeks after

Monthly VPEC VPCEC Monthly 1st Week of

Corrective Action VPEC VPCEC, Master, Monthly 15th of Month

Compliance VPEC COO, VP- As Requested,