MARPOL

MARPOL Trash Placards (Garbage Dumping Restrictions)
It is illegal to dump plastic trash anywhere in the ocean or navigational waters of the United States. The discharge of other types is permitted outside of specific distances offshore based on the nature of that garbage. U.S. vessels 26 feet or longer MUST display in a prominent location, a durable placard at least 4 x 9 inches notifying passengers and crew of the discharge restrictions. U.S. oceangoing vessels over 40 feet, which are engaged in commerce or equipped with a galley and berthing must have a written Trash Management Plan. Recreational vessels used exclusively in the Great Lakes may use the Annex V placards or a specially developed placard that prohibits dumping of garbage. The trash placard is NOT required on inland lakes and sole state waters.

MARPOL Trash Placards (Garbage Dumping Restrictions)

It is illegal to dump plastic trash anywhere in the ocean or navigational waters of the United States.
The discharge of other types is permitted outside of specific distances offshore based on the nature of that garbage.
U.S. vessels 26 feet or longer MUST display in a prominent location, a durable placard at least 4 x 9 inches notifying passengers and crew of the discharge restrictions.
U.S. oceangoing vessels over 40 feet, which are engaged in commerce or equipped with a galley and berthing must have a written Trash Management Plan.
Recreational vessels used exclusively in the Great Lakes may use the Annex V placards or a specially developed placard that prohibits dumping of garbage.
The trash placard is NOT required on inland lakes and sole state waters.