MARPOL 73/78 Shore Reception Facilities Rules

Compliance with MARPOL 73/78 and related international conventions
Prevention or reduction of marine pollution by controlling illegal discharge of vessel wastes
Proper collection, treatment, and environmentally sound disposal of ship-generated wastes according to existing laws and standards

Covers all PPA base ports, sub-ports, and private ports
Applies to vessels except warships, naval auxiliaries, and government vessels used for non-commercial service
Encompasses vessel-generated wastes covered under MARPOL Annexes I (Oil), II (Noxious Liquid Substances), and V (Garbage)

Shore Reception Facility (SRF): physical facilities ashore or afloat receiving oily wastes, noxious liquids, and garbage from vessels
Oily Wastes: wastes from cargo residues and vessel machinery operations, including lubricants, fuel residues, oil sludge
Garbage: victuals/domestic and operational waste excluding fresh fish, generated during vessel operation
Noxious Liquid Substance (NLS): substances harmful to marine resources, human health, or sea use, listed in Annex B
Treatment Facility: plants treating, recycling, neutralizing, disinfecting vessel wastes
Dirty Ballast Water: tank water contaminated with oily substances or noxious liquids
Vessel: ships, tankers, barges, floating crafts/platforms used in water transportation
Base Port: primary administrative and operational port within PPA Port Management Office
Private Port: port owned by private entities
Operator: authorized entity operating reception and treatment facilities
PPA: Philippine Ports Authority
Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable Waste: classification of wastes based on ability to decompose

SRFs mandatory in all PPA base ports
Mandatory disposal of vessel garbage into SRFs
Fixed fee covers collection of 0.4 cubic meters or less garbage; additional fees charged for excess garbage, oily wastes, and NLS according to schedule
Fees include collection, treatment/recycling, and disposal
No discharge of imported wastes allowed
Operators to provide 24-hour waste collection service without delaying vessel operations
Excluded vessels (warships, government non-commercial ships) may avail services upon request and fee payment

Vessels calling first port after dry-docking exempt from fees with MARINA-certified proof
Vessels of six (6) GRT or less exempt from fees but must still dispose wastes in facility
Vessels (except passenger ferries) calling next port same day, having discharged wastes at first port, exempt from fees with Certificate of Service Rendered
Discharge of dirty ballast water into SRF is optional

Vessel agents to submit "Wastes on Board Vessel Information Form" prior to berth application
Berthing Officer to relay info to Operators and harbor operations
Operators to coordinate schedules with PMO Harbor Operations, cargo handlers, pilots, agents
Waste collection plans to avoid port or vessel delays
Cooperation with Philippine Coast Guard and Port State Control for MARPOL inspections

Waste disposal preferably before or during cargo operations without disrupting port activities
Compliance with ISM Code on environmental protection mandatory
Garbage segregation into biodegradable (yellow bag) and non-biodegradable (black bag) with specific handling of bulky garbage
Garbage collection every two days for vessels docked long-term; additional fees for excess
Passenger ferries dispose garbage at every port call
Foreign vessels' garbage must be disinfected before disposal
Oil and NLS collection per vessel entry; multi-port calls dispose oil/NLS at first port
Retained oily wastes discharged via standard connections or in drums when connection unavailable
Vessels 400 GRT+ and those carrying NLS must maintain Oil Record Book and Cargo Record Book, subject to inspection

Operators to issue "Certificate of Service Rendered" after collection, copies to PMO Harbor Operations
Official receipts issued upon payment
Payment terms include "cash and carry" for trampers, billing for regular callers

Fixed and additional fees vary by vessel type (domestic, foreign), gross registered tonnage, and frequency of calls
Fees cover collection up to 0.4 cubic meters, excess garbage, oily waste, and NLS

PMOs to provide facilities for fee collection
PDOs, PMOs, port owners/operators, cargo handlers, and shipping agents must cooperate to achieve objectives
PPA Safety and Environmental Management Division to oversee SRF operations ensuring compliance with standards
Division tasked with reporting, waste data collection, further studies on ship wastes including sewage, and port waste management planning

Operators must grant inspection, audit, and examination rights to PPA and authorized agencies

Separability clause protects validity of remaining provisions if any part declared invalid
Order subject to future review and amendment for effectiveness

Non-payment of fees can lead to refusal of port entry/berthing or departure clearance
Failure to discharge oily wastes/NLS after verification results in refusal of departure clearance
Operators causing service delays responsible for demurrage; may face contract cancellation

Effective 15 days after publication following installation and commissioning of required facilities at covered ports