Legal discharge distances from nearest land for various garbage categories per MARPOL Annex V (as amended).
Formula
$$ \text{Distance} = f(\text{category}, \text{comminution}, \text{special area}) $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $Category$ | Plastics / food / cargo residues / etc. | - | Annex V table |
| $Comminuted$ | Ground to < 25 mm | boolean | ship equipment |
Sources
- MARPOL Annex V.
- MEPC.295(71) - 2017 Garbage guidelines.