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GARBAGE REMOVAL
It is a breach of   the harbour regulations to discharge Garbage into harbour   waters.  All garbage must be placed in   vermin proof receptacles until disposed in the designated dumping   area.  All vessels must comply with Annex V of the international   convention for the prevention of pollution from ships   (MARPOL 73/78).  Vessels must notify the Harbour Master of their intention to dispose garbage. 

OILY WATER AND SLUDGE DISCHARGE
A modern waste management facility for handling waste oils and oily water from ships is in operation The facility is operated by E.A. M. Environmental Management Co. Ltd. and fully meets the requirements of the International Convention for the prevention of  Pollution from ships (MARPOL 73/78).The facility can treat up to 20m³ an hour and has a storage capacity of 200m³.It is a breach of regulations to discharge oil or any oily mixture including sludge into the harbour waters and will result in heavy penalties.


BUNKERING AND OIL TRANSFER WITHIN THE PORT OF MOMBASA.
No bunkering or oil transfer between ship on ship to ship is Permitted  unless prior  written  application  on  prescribed from to do so be made to either the  Harbour Master or the Port Authority’s Pollution Control Officer and permission obtained.
 
Any subsequent alteration to the commencement time of bunkering or oil transfer must be notified.  Such an oil Operation is not to commence unless pollution Control Officer or Bunkering Superintendent is in at attendance prior to   the commencement.  If the officer considers operations unsafe or does not comply with port requirements,it will
Be stopped until defect if remedied.

The penalties in respect of discharge of oil into the water of the Port are severe,and to assist you  in eliminating such a discharge,it is recommended that you ensure:-

  1. An experienced engineer gives his undivided attention to the whole operation.
  2. All scuppers are blocked.
  3. That your offside bunkering connection blank is  secure and the inlet valve is shut hard.
  4. Drip trays are positioned under hose connection
  5. The operation does not proceed until fully satisfied it is safe to do so.
  6. The area adjacent to all outlets,where it is possible for oil to escape,are patrolled throughout the operation.
  7. The vessel’s officer in charge to advice the pollution Control officer where the breather pipe,connections are positioned to the tanks about to be fitted.
  8. Special care is taken when operation is nearing completion,or when vessel has a list or is trimmed excessively by the head or stem,to avoid overflow.
  9. The pollution control officer must be in attendance during disconnection of bunkering lines.