Wastewater and waste management
A key focus of the Sovcomflot Group’s environmental protection activities is reducing the amount of wastewater and waste that gets into the World ocean during ship operations. These activities are carried out pursuant to the internal procedures of the Group, which encompass the requirements of both international and domestic legislation
At present the Group’s ships are equipped with wastewater treatment systems that combine mechanical, chemical, physical-chemical (including electrolysis) and biological methods. All wastewater treatment plants on board ships have the approval of classification societies confirming compliance with the requirements of Annex IV of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention. The quality of discharged water is confirmed by a wastewater plant certificate (Type Approval Certificate).
Management of garbage produced on ships is also organised in strict compliance with Annex V of the MARPOL Convention 73/78, which regulates prevention of pollution by garbage from ships.
