**Executive Summary**
This document is Addendum No. 1 to DGS Order 5 of 2019, issued by the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, on January 8, 2020. It provides clarification and a methodology for the prohibition of single-use plastics (SUP) on-board merchant ships visiting Indian ports. Key action items include preparing inventories of SUPs and adhering to a phased execution plan for prohibition.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Background & Purpose:**
* The addendum is issued in response to representations from various shipping associations regarding difficulties in meeting the original DGS Order 5 of 2019.
* It aims to provide clarity on the definition of SUP and prescribe an execution plan for the prohibition.
* **Definition of Single-Use Plastic (SUP):**
* SUP includes only those items completely made of plastics and used only once.
* Excludes reusable plastic items, juice/milk packets with plastic lining or caps, biodegradable plastic with marking or certification, and non-biodegradable multi-layered packaging.
* The prohibition applies to items used onboard and excludes cargo-related items and packaging.
* Crew and passenger personnel effects are excluded until further notice.
* Essential items like PPE, medicines, firefighting equipment, and lifesaving appliances are also excluded from prohibition even if made of or contained in SUP.
* **Ship Execution Plan (SEP):**
* SEP is a ship-specific plan containing a list of all SUP items used onboard.
* A list of inventory indicating all single use plastic used on board a ship must be prepared by:
* January 31, 2020, for cargo ships.
* March 31, 2020, for passenger ships.
* **Execution Schedule:**
* Prohibition of SUP items will be implemented in phases according to the following deadlines:
* 50% of items detailed in inventory prepared to be listed and prohibited by:
* April 1, 2020 (for cargo ships and foreign flag cargo ships at an Indian port)
* June 1, 2020 (for passenger ships and foreign flag passenger ships at an Indian port)
* 75% of items detailed in inventory prepared to be listed and prohibited by:
* July 1, 2020 (for cargo ships and foreign flag cargo ships at an Indian port)
* September 1, 2020 (for passenger ships and foreign flag passenger ships at an Indian port)
* 90% of items detailed in inventory prepared to be listed and prohibited by:
* October 1, 2020 (for cargo ships and foreign flag cargo ships at an Indian port)
* December 1, 2020 (for passenger ships and foreign flag passenger ships at an Indian port)
* Ships can continue to use the remaining 10% of items not identified for prohibition.
* **Foreign Ships Visiting Indian Ports:**
* Foreign ships must include in their ship execution plan a methodology to prevent usage of SUPs while at an Indian port.
* Waste reception facilities will be available at Indian ports for disposal of SUP items.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ship Owners/Operators (Including Foreign Ships)**
* **Impact:** Required to adhere to the prohibition of SUPs onboard merchant ships. Foreign ships need to manage SUP usage while in Indian ports.
* **Action Required:**
* Prepare a Ship Execution Plan (SEP) including a list of SUP items onboard, prepare the inventory list for SUP items on board ship by:
* January 31, 2020, for cargo ships.
* March 31, 2020, for passenger ships.
* Implement the phased prohibition of SUP items according to the schedule.
* Comply with SUP disposal requirements in Indian ports.
**Indian Ports**
* **Impact:** Continued responsibility to provide waste reception facilities for SUP disposal.
* **Action Required:** Ensure waste reception facilities are available and segregated for SUP items through the Swachh Sagar Portal.
**Stakeholders through DGS Website, Mercantile Marine Departments, Recognised Organisations, Indian Ports Association, Indian National Ship-owners Association [INSA], Mumbai, ICC Shipping Association [ICCSA], Mumbai**
* **Impact:** Awareness of the addendum and its requirements.
* **Action Required:** Review and disseminate the information to relevant parties.
Key Entities Referenced
DGS Order 5 of 2019: The primary order addressing the prohibition on the use of Single Use Plastics (SUP) onboard merchant ships, which this addendum modifies.
Addendum No.1 to DGS Order 5 of 2019: This document, which provides clarifications and an execution plan for the implementation of the prohibition of single-use plastics on merchant ships.
Directorate General of Shipping (DGS): The issuing authority responsible for enforcing the prohibition on single-use plastics on merchant ships.
Merchant Ships: The vessels to which the prohibition of single-use plastics applies. The document specifically mentions cargo and passenger ships, including foreign-flagged vessels visiting Indian ports.
Indian Ports: Locations in India where specific regulations regarding SUP usage apply to foreign ships during their stay.
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F.No. ENG/OPP-38(02)/19
Addendum No.l to DGS Order 5 of 2019
l. Background to issuance of this Addendum No'l toDGSOrder5of 2019
1.',I. The DGS Order 5 of 2019 was issued after having completed the due process of
consultationswithrepresentativesfromlNSA(IndianNationalShipowners
Association), tcSA (lndian Coastal Ship owners Association) and IRS (lndian
Register of Shipping) and on ascertaining the feasibility in implementation of the
requirements that have been enumerated in the stated order'
1.2. However, since the issuance of the aforesaid order, the Directorate has received a
numberofrepresentationslromINSA'ICSA,INCLA(IndianCruiseLiners
Association),Royal Association of Netherland Ship owners Association, Maritime
Association of Ship Managers and Agents(MASSA), Foreign Ship Owners
Association(FoSMA)expressing the difficulties being faced by the ships to meet the
time bound requirements s1a1ed in the said order and also stating that the supply lines
needed to be modified to suppl;- biodegradable altematives for the prohibited Single
UsePlastics(SUP)itemsandthattheyneedfurtherdiscussionforcomplyingwith
the requirements.
1.3. In consideration of the representations, the Directorate issued notice dated
2 L I I .201 9 to stakeholder det-e ning the implementation of the requirements of DGS
order5of20lgpendingissuanceofamethodologyforexecutionthroughthe
issuance of an addendum to DGS Order 5 of 2019'
1.4. Deliberation with stakeholders was held in the Directorate on 13.12.2019 and the
plan for execution of the requirements of DGS Order 5 of 2019 was finalised.
Accordingly'thisAddendunlro,/isinaccordancewiththesaidnoliceto
stakeholders providing the mcthodology to be adopted for complying with the
requirements of the aforesaid order.
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prescribes follou'ing nrethodolog)' lbr smooth rolling out olthe prohibition in the use
o1'SUP on-board merchanl ships. visiting lndian port (s). and also provides clarity' in
the definition of SUP and prescribes the execution plan vide this addendum.
1.5.1. Re-defining Single use plastics for a clearer understanding.
1.5.2. Adopting a methodology of self-regulation by allowing ships to prepare their
o$ n exccution plan.
1.5.3. Preparation ol inventory of single use plastic on board ship by 3 I January 2020
or 3l'1 March 2020 for cargo ships and passenger ships respectively.
1.5.4. Ctarification to use waste reception facilities at Indian ports for disposal of
SUP.
2. Definition ofSingle usc plastic (SUl'):
2.1. DGS Order 5 of2019 defines SUP as "disposable plastics which are used only once
and then thrown a\.l'ay b"v the user". It is clarified that the said definition does not
include all those plastic items, which are re-used on ships.
2.2. The definition ol SIJP includes only those items, which are completely made of
plastics, and items such as juice/milk packets / tetra-packs with plastic lining or caps
are not included in this definition. Biodegradabte plastic with a stamp, marking or
certificate from the manufacturer' or something similar shall not be considered for
prohibition. Non-biodegradable multi-layered packaging shall also be considered for
prohibition.
2.3. The said prohibition is applicable t0 items used on board ship and excludcs cargo
related items and Packaging.
2.4. Crew and passenger personnel effects are now excluded from this prohibition titl
such time an execution plan is decided. at a later date. for these items and / or issued
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2.5. Necessarl items such as Personal Protective Equipment. medicines. medicinal
equipment, life-saving appliances. tire fighting appliances, and olher statutory items
used on such equipment,s which are made up of sUP or contained in SUP are
excluded from Prohibition.
3. Ship Execution Plan (SEP)
3.1 SEP is defined as a ship-specific plan containing the fbllowing:
3.1.l List olan inventory indicating atl single use plaslic used on board a ship as on
31 January 2020 for cargo ships and 3 I March 2020 for passenger ships'
Page 2 of 43.1.2 ldentification. listing and prohibition of single use plastic items are as per
execution methodology as detailed in subsequent paragraphs.
4. Execution
4.1
Based on the list olini,entories prepared. following execution plan to be adhered and
compliance with the same need to be demonstrated:
Execulion Execuion Sche<lttle
Methodologt lndian Cargo Ships Foreign Flag lndian Possenger Foreign Flag
Cargo Ships ot an Ships Passenger Ships at
lndian an lndian Port or
place place
Preparation of 3l January 2020 3l January 2020 3l March 2020 3l March 2020
complete list of
as
inventories per
Paragraph 3.1.1
Identification, listing I April 2020 I April 2020 I June 2020 I June 2020
& prohibition of 50%
of items detailed in
the
inventory
prepared
vide
paragraph 3.1.1
ldentifi cation, listing I July 2020 I July 2020 I SepI2020 I Sept 2020
& prohibition of 75%
of items detailed in
the
inventory
prepared
vide
paragraph 3.1.1
Identification, listing 1 October 2020 I October 2020 I Dec 2020 I Dec 2020
& prohibition of 90%
of items detailed in
the
inventory
prepared
vide
paragraph 3.1.1
Note: 90o/o of items of inventory prcpared vide paragraph 3.1.1.
The ship can conrinue ro usc renraining l0ouo of items not idcntified lor prohibition vide lisl prcpared as per
Paragraph 3.1.1.
Page 3 of 4Since the usage of SLIP on-board a ship is not yet prohibited globally, foreign ships,
visiting Indian port (s). arc requircd not to use items madc of singlc use plastics
during their stav at an lndian port and hence they need to include in ship execution
plan a mcthodology to prevent usage during their stay at Indian port (s).As far as
practicable, all are urged to avoid using SUP on-board ships.
+.J If a lbreign cargo or passenger ship does not prepare an invenlorl' as detailed in
prerious paragraphs ol'this addendum. the iten.rs nrentioned in paragraph l9 oIDGS
Order 5 of20l9 *ill be prohibited to be used on board such ships (uhile at an Indian
port or place) as per following implementation plan:
Prohibition of SUP for foreign Execution Schedule
ships not in possession of Execution Foreign Flag C'argo Foreign FlaS
plan as on 3l January 2019 Ships ut an Indiun Porr Passenger Ships at an
or place Indian Port or place
50 % of items ol SUP from the list I April 2020 I June 2020
provided in DGS Order No.5 of
I
201
75 % of items of SUP liom the list I July 2020 I September 2020
provided in DGS Order No.5 of
2019
90 % of items of SUP lrom the list I October 2020 I December 2020
provided in DGS Ordcr No.5 of
201 9
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4.4 enlbrcement mechanism fbr compliance to changes via this addendum and last
DGS Order 5 of 201 9 is as per D(iS Order 5 of 201 9.
4.5 Waste reception lacilities shall continue to be provided at all Indian ports though
Swachh Sagar Portal including for disposal of Single use plastic items. However, they
disposal
shourd be kept. segregared and marked ror
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All Mercantile lvlarine Departnrents
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All Recognised Organisations
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lndian Pons Association
6. lndian National Ship-ouners Association [INSA]. Mumbai.
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ICC Shipping Association UCCSAI, Mumbai.
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The Secretary to the Govemment of [ndi4 Ministry of Shipping, Transpon Bhawar,
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