Authors : Atif Raza Saleh

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jun1432

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Abstract : Ship waste management is essential to ensuring compliance with laws of international maritime mainly MARPOL Annex V which mandates effective waste management practices to avoid marine pollution. This study emphasizes assessing waste management compliance among ships operating at Jeddah Port, estimating waste segregation and dumping practices, recognizing challenges faced by ship crews, and suggesting recommendations for improvement. A descriptive and cross- sectional research design was implemented, using an online survey targeting crew members from various ships at Jeddah Port. Data collection included both open-ended and closed-ended questions to access quantitative and qualitative insights on MARPOL compliance and waste handling practices. 30 Participants were selected through convenience sampling. The findings showed notable gaps in compliance with MARPOL Annex V, with deficiencies in waste segregation, disposal methods, and crew training. Challenges such as insufficient port reception facilities, inadequate waste storage capacity, and unsatisfactory crew awareness of MARPOL protocols were identified as significant barriers. Despite the occurrence of regulatory frameworks, execution and implementation remain inconsistent. The study concludes that increasing crew training programs, refining port infrastructure, and ensuring stricter enforcement of waste management regulations are critical to highlighting these challenges. These actions will show to better compliance, better waste handling practices, and the advancement of environmental sustainability at Jeddah Port.

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