Sea Pollution (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 372 of 2012).

These Regulations give effect to Annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships so as to prohibit and control the disposal of garbage into the sea in accordance with the type of garbage for disposal and the geographical location of the ship. They also provide for the availability of adequate facilities at ports and terminals for the reception of garbage. In addition the Regulations include requirements for certain ships to have Garbage Management Plans and to carry Garbage Record Books. They shall apply to all ships to which the Sea Pollution Act 1991 applies.