Shipping - Port waste facilities

A proper regulation of the disposal and collection of ships’ waste contributes to gaining a cleaner sea. In this perspective, Groningen Seaports has port reception facilities available. These facilities refer to the collection of ship-generated waste. The port Waste Plan of Groningen Seaports describes the ways of the waste collection in the port of Delfzijl or Eemshaven. This leaflet contains the most important features of the Port Waste Plan, however, actual and more detailed information on this subject can be obtained via the Nautical Service Centre of Groningen Seaports.

From January 1st 2005 the Port Waste Plan is operative in the port of Delfzijl and Eemshaven, due to international regulations. This page shows all kind of information about the port waste facilities offered by Groningen Seaports. A number of files could be downloaded here:

• Port Waste Plan 2008 (only in Dutch)
• Complaint-form IMO
• Fishery Port Waste Plan (only in Dutch)

With the ‘report of arrival’ every sea-going vessel simultaneously notifies the waste products that are on board and which it wants to dispose in the port. Dutch seaports collectively have designed a waste reporting form. This form can be found and filled in via www.groningen-seaports.com. Vessels are required to submit the form 24 hours before arrival by e-mail and keep the form on board at least until arrival at the next port of call.

More information

Leaflet Port Reception Facilities