New Information on India banning single-use plastic on board ships
Following the Indian Directorate General of Shipping issued Order No. 05 of 2019 on 16 October 2019, prohibiting the use of single use plastic items onboard ships, the Directorate in consultation with Shipping Companies and Cruise Liners will revise the implementation schedule, as attached notice.
All ships including Cruise liners are permitted to operate on Indian waters till a revised implementation schedule is finalized and an “Addendum to the DGS Order 05 of 20l9” in this respect is issued. All ships are also permitted to avail reception facilities for all waste including single use plastics at all Indian ports.