Offshore Platform & Rig with Maintenance Vessel
According to International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulation, food waste may be discharged into the sea from fixed or floating platforms located more than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land and from all other ships when alongside or within 500m of such platforms. The food waste must although be ground in a food waste disposer before discharge, and capable of passing through a screen with openings no greater than 25mm.
Disperator food waste disposers within the product series 500, 500A, 500V, 500RS, 500EX, GTS-E65, GTS-Mini hold the DNV-GL Statement of Compliance with MARPOL Annex V for regulation of disposal of ground food waste at sea.
In a workplace where operation takes place 24 hours a day 7 days a week meals must constantly be prepared for its crew members. As food scraps arise this must be handled easily and hygienically. Over the years, Disperator has supplied disposers adapted to platforms and their special requirements.
Contact us to learn more.
