POLLUTION CONTROL

New garbage regs apply to smaller craft

14 years ago

“Following departure from port and once out of site of land the ship’s crew felt free to dispose of all manor of garbage over the stern rail,” said Captain Andy Goldsmith of Maritime Progress.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch covers a truly huge area, much of which is made up of plastic waste.

“Following departure from port and once out of site of land the ship’s crew felt free to dispose of all manor of garbage over the stern rail,” said Captain Andy Goldsmith of Maritime Progress.