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MANAGING WASTE FROM COMMERCIAL SHIPS

MARINE WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Commercial vessels generate various types of waste during normal operations. Proper handling and disposal of this waste are essential to prevent marine pollution and protect the environment. Both accidental and intentional discharge of ship-generated waste can severely damage ocean ecosystems, contaminate food chains, and harm marine life. Shipowners, crew members, regulators, and port authorities must work collaboratively to ensure that all waste is managed and disposed of safely and in full compliance with international environmental standards. With the growing global emphasis on environmental protection, authorities in Lomé, Togo, as well as local communities, are increasingly committed to safeguarding marine resources from the adverse effects of ship-generated waste.

WASTE GENERATED BY SHIPS

Operational Waste

  • Propeller shaft oil
  • Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) / scrubber discharge water
  • Bilge water
  • Cargo residues and tank wash water
  • Ballast water
  • Hull coatings and microplastics
  • Anchor wash water

Domestic Waste (Crew & Passengers)

  • Garbage
  • Food waste
  • Sewage (black water)
  • Greywater

OUR SERVICES IN LOMÉ PORT

When vessels call at Lomé Port, AKROPOLIS MARITIME AGENCY provides efficient and compliant ship waste removal services. Depending on operational conditions, available space, applicable regulations, and the type of waste involved, disposal operations are carried out using:

  • Specialized waste collection barges
  • Approved waste disposal trucks

We ensure that all waste is handled, transported, and disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations and best industry practices.

Maintaining a safe, clean, and environmentally responsible marine or offshore operation is a critical priority for both crew and stakeholders. Akropolis Maritime Agency is committed to supporting sustainable maritime operations by delivering reliable and environmentally compliant waste management solutions.

OUR COMMITMENT

AKROPOLIS MARITIME AGENCY provides professional ship waste disposal services in Lomé Port, Togo, in full compliance with international conventions and local regulations. We are committed to promoting safe, environmentally responsible, and sustainable maritime operations, ensuring that all waste is handled and disposed of in accordance with best industry practices.

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR SHIP WASTE DISPOSAL

WASTE DISPOSAL BARGE

Internationally, the disposal of waste from ships is governed by the International Maritime Organization through the MARPOL Convention. This convention was first adopted in 1973 and subsequently updated by the 1978 Protocol, forming what is commonly known as MARPOL 73/78. MARPOL establishes comprehensive regulations to prevent pollution from ships and includes several annexes addressing:

  • Oil pollution
  • Noxious liquid substances in bulk
  • Harmful substances in packaged form
  • Sewage
  • Garbage
  • Air pollution

These regulations provide a global framework to minimize environmental impact and ensure safe waste handling and disposal practices within the maritime industry. At the national level, countries incorporate MARPOL requirements into their domestic legislation to protect their territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ). In the context of Lomé, Togo, maritime and environmental regulations are enforced to safeguard marine resources within the country’s jurisdiction, extending up to 200 nautical miles from the coastline.

Under applicable environmental laws, it is strictly prohibited to discharge any harmful or deleterious substances into the marine environment unless such discharge complies with established legal standards and regulatory approvals. A deleterious substance is defined as any material that may cause harm to marine life or its habitat. However, certain substances may be discharged under controlled conditions where their concentration falls within approved environmental limits.

 

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