Port Walcott

Certificates issued at this port are issued electronically with unique identification numbers. Certificates can be verified by contacting the Australian National Maritime Centre on [contact redacted] or at [contact redacted]

Status

Allowed

Regulation Summary

All EGCS types (open-loop, closed-loop, hybrid) operated in Australian waters are subject to the same discharge water standards. You may release discharge water from EGCS in Australian waters. All discharges must meet the discharge water quality criteria in the IMO Guidelines, and as amended from time to time. This includes discharges in waters within: Australia’s Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) areas within the MARPOL ‘nearest land’ boundary, including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Some port authorities may encourage vessels not to release discharge water within port limits. You should contact the specific port Authority prior to discharge.