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The Vessel General Permit issued by the EPA regulates discharges from 26 waste streams on vessels. It took effect in February 2009, with NOIs due within 9 months. Vessels must develop discharge management plans, conduct inspections, keep logs, and report any violations. The permit covers requirements for managing deck runoff, ballast water, AFFF foam, boiler blowdown, and other waste streams through practices like cleaning equipment and using non-toxic chemicals.

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VGP Powerpoint

The Vessel General Permit issued by the EPA regulates discharges from 26 waste streams on vessels. It took effect in February 2009, with NOIs due within 9 months. Vessels must develop discharge management plans, conduct inspections, keep logs, and report any violations. The permit covers requirements for managing deck runoff, ballast water, AFFF foam, boiler blowdown, and other waste streams through practices like cleaning equipment and using non-toxic chemicals.

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U.S.

 EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT
• Went into effect February 19, 2009, on‐line availibility 
after June19th
• NOI due within 9 months later (Sep 19, 2009) 
• Discharge management plan
– Deck runoff
– Ballast water
– AFFF
– Boiler Blowdown
– Chain locker effluent
– Greywater
– Rudder Bearing lubrication
– Seawater cooling
• Expanded Self‐Reporting
• Comprehensive Inspections, Logs
• Annual Declaration of Violations
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT
• Deck Run‐off • Boiler/Exhaust Gas 
• Bilge Water/OWS  economizer Blow Down
effluent • Cathodic Protection
• Ballast Water • Chain Locker effluent
• Anti‐fouling  • Controllable Pitch 
Leachetefrom Anti‐ propeller Hydrolic fluid 
fouling Hull coating – Stern Tube Oil 
• Aquaous Film Forming  Discharge
Foam (AFFF)
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT
• Freshwater generator  • Well deck discharge
distillation • Grey water mixed with 
• Hull Cleaning sewage
• Grey Water • Exhaust gas scrubber 
• Fire Main System wash water discharge
• Non‐oily Machinery  • Inert gas Scrubber
Waste Water
• Small Boat Engine wet 
exhaust
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT
DECK RUN-OFF
•Ensure decks are clean, clear of
debris: garbage & chemicals.
•Use non-toxic chemical
cleaner.
•Utilize scupper plugs
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT
Ballast Water
•Ensure the vessel has an updated Ballast Water Management Plan
(BWMP).
•Ensure additional State Regulations (California, Oregon, Washington)
are complied with.
•How do you document your sediment removal?
9Tank inspection Report – Dry dock, etc…
•What is ballast water training?
9Sampling procedures - exchange methods - safety factors –
regulations – reporting procedures – completing handling logs,
etc…
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT

Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)

No Maintenance or    
training with actual foam 
in port limits, except in 
the case of an       
emergency.
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT

Boiler Economizer Blow Down

• Vessels greater than 400 GT which leave the US territorial sea at 
least once per week, boiler/economizer blow down may not be 
discharged in waters listed in the VGP except for safety 
purposes.

• For all vessels, Boiler/Economizer blow down may not be 
discharged in or within 1 nm of waters federally protected 
wholly or in part for conservation purposes except for safety 
purposes. 
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT

Cathodic Protection
• Impressed Current Cathodic Protection if the 
EPA’s Prefered method of protecting the hull.
• Inspect & replace anodes 
in dry dock.
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT

Chain Locker Effluent 
• Clean anchor(s) during retrieval.
• Clean out, pump out, or rinse 
chain lockers at least 50nm 
offshore.
• Clean & inspect during drydock
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT

Controllable Pitch Propeller Hydraulic Fluid, Stern Tube 
Oily Discharge, and Rudder Bearing Lubrication 
Discharge

• Monitor for leaks, oil sheen, & change in 
tank ullage.
• Inspect during 
drydock
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT

Small Boat Wet Exhaust
• Lifeboat and rescue boats to be maintained.
• Consider buying four stroke engines
• Retain oil residue from barrels.
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT

Underwater Ship Husbandry (Hull Cleaning)
• Hull repairs that require raw materials or other potentially toxic 
chemicals should be conducted while the vessel is drydocked.
• It is recommended that extensive hull cleaning be conducted 
when the vessel is in dry‐dock or when the byproducts of the 
cleaning can be contained and disposed of properly, especially 
when cleaning hulls using water pressure based systems.
• Use of non‐toxic anti‐foulant paints such as silicon based paints 
will reduce the discharge of toxic materials into
the water column during any cleaning. 
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT

Seawater Cooling Overboard Discharge

• Clean sea strainers and remove fouling organisms


from seawater piping and cooling systems while at
sea and greater than 50nm from shore.
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT

Graywater
• Utilize holding tank if equipped.
• Discharge graywater greater than                                
1nm from shore while underway.
• Make the attempt to reduce the amount of graywater 
generated onboard (galley drain, showers, laundry, 
etc…).
• Utilize non‐toxic and phosphate free soaps and 
detergents.
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT
• Applicable in US waters
• NOI to be filed no later than Sept. 19th 2009 for all 
TORM Vessels
• Newbuilding/Purchase of vessels: 30 days grace 
period
• Vessels will be required to submit a Notice of Intent
(NOI) to discharge any of the twenty‐six identified 
effluents.
• Enforcement ????   USCG vs EPA
• Self Reporting a MUST
U.S. EPA
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT
• Inspections
‐ Routine Inspections (not less often than weekly)
‐ Quarterly for non‐visible waste Streams
‐ Annual Inspections and Dry Docking
• Records
‐ PMS: records of inspections
‐ Records of violations 
• Reports
‐ Violation reports are a must and have to be recorded onboard
• Training & Discipline
‐ Train onboard crew
‐ Demonstrate proficiency
‐ Reprimand of violations

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