Garbage Management Plan

The Garbage Management Plan (GMP) is a mandatory document under MARPOL Annex V Regulation 10.2 for all vessels of 100 gross tons and above, and for any vessel certified to carry 15 or more persons. MARPOL Annex V regulates the discharge of every category of garbage from ships—from food waste and plastics to operational waste, cargo residues, and fishing gear. The requirements are strict, the special area restrictions are extensive, and incorrect disposal or inadequate record-keeping are among the most common deficiencies raised during port state control inspections. This professional package gives you a complete, survey-ready garbage management system with all supporting documents included.

Who Needs This

Any superyacht of 100GT and above, or any vessel carrying 15 or more persons—regardless of size—requires a Garbage Management Plan under MARPOL Annex V Regulation 10.2. The Garbage Record Book threshold was also lowered from 400GT to 100GT effective 1 May 2024. On commercial charter yachts, the GMP must be available for inspection at any time. Port state control officers in the Mediterranean (Paris MOU), Caribbean, and other high-enforcement regions regularly inspect garbage records, placard placement, and plan content during routine inspections. Private yachts operating in Annex V special areas, including the Baltic, North Sea, and Antarctic, face additional restrictions. If your current plan was created in-house without professional guidance, this package will bring it up to the standard surveyors expect.

What’s Included

Garbage Management Plan Template

A fully structured Word document covering all elements required by MARPOL Annex V and the IMO guidelines: designated person responsibilities, garbage handling and segregation procedures, storage and processing equipment inventory, discharge procedures by garbage category, special area requirements, minimisation strategies, and port reception facility procedures. Structured for straightforward flag state review.

Companion Guide

Section-by-section completion instructions explaining each part of the GMP—what the regulation requires, how to document your vessel’s specific equipment and procedures, and how to update the plan when your operating area changes.

Quick Reference Card

A laminate-ready single card summarising discharge restrictions by garbage category, special area boundaries, and on-deck placard requirements—designed for galley, bridge, and crew mess display.

Garbage Record Book Template

An Excel-format record book matching the MARPOL Annex V recording requirements exactly. Pre-formatted for all entry types: discharges to port reception facilities, sea discharges where permitted, incineration records, and accidental loss entries.

Crew Placard Templates

Printable placards in multiple sizes (A4, A5, A6) showing discharge requirements, special area restrictions, and crew responsibilities in English. Additional language versions can be added to the Word source files.

Port Reception Facility Log

A structured log for recording port facility usage, receipts, and any instances where adequate reception facilities were not available.

Regulatory Compliance

This package satisfies MARPOL Annex V as amended, IMO Resolution MEPC.220(63), and the MEPC.295(71) amendments. It is designed to meet the requirements of the Red Ensign Group (Cayman Islands, BVI, Gibraltar, Bermuda, Isle of Man, United Kingdom), Marshall Islands, Malta, and Bahamas flag state administrations.

How to Use

1. Download all files immediately after purchase
2. Read the Companion Guide before opening the plan template
3. Insert your vessel particulars and flag state information
4. Document your onboard garbage processing equipment (compactors, incinerators, storage)
5. Adjust special area procedures for your primary operating regions
6. Print and display crew placards in required locations
7. Begin using the Garbage Record Book and retain entries for at least two years

Why Choose Our Template

This package was created by experienced maritime professionals with extensive superyacht experience and direct involvement in MARPOL Annex V surveys across multiple flag states. The GMP reflects current enforcement standards, not the minimum the regulation technically requires. The record book format has been tested against flag state and PSC scrutiny. The placard templates are clear, professionally formatted, and ready for the laminator. When MARPOL Annex V is amended, purchasers receive the updated package at no additional cost.