It is widely documented that marine

It is widely documented that marine debris is detrimental to the marine ecological environment. While
there are various sources of marine debris, that generated by ships constitutes a significant proportion.
Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 is to regulate the discharge of garbage from ships; in particular, it prohibits
all kinds of plastics from being discharged into ocean. However, most fishing vessels are virtually
exempt from such regulations due to their low gross tonnage, below 400 t. Given the great number of
fishing vessels operating around the world, it can be argued that fishing vessels are a common source of
marine debris. This paper aims to propose measures that will fill the gap in international regulations in
addressing the problem of vessel-source garbage pollution. An understanding of what constitutes the
underlying causes leading to fishers’ decision on debris disposal is needed when designing effective
measures to reduce garbage pollution from ships. Thus, this paper seeks to identify factors that have the
potential to influence fishers’ disposal behavior and investigate the association between factors and
fishers’ intention of bringing garbage back to port. Major factors of a well-developed recycling practice,
adequate collection facilities placed at port, fishers’ positive views towards marine environments and
provision of rewards are identified, which have significant implications for management strategies.
Finally, the papers offers suggestions regarding future efforts focusing on debris reduction strategies to
further address the problem of garbage pollution from fishing vessels.

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It is widely documented that marine debris is detrimental to the marine ecological environment. While
there are Various Sources of Marine debris, that constitutes a significant Proportion Generated by ships.
Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 is to regulate The discharge of garbage from ships; in particular, it prohibits
all kinds of Plastics from being discharged Into Ocean. However, Virtually Most Fishing vessels are
exempt from regulations Such Due to their Low gross tonnage, Below 400 T. Given The Great number of
vessels operating Fishing Around The World, Can it be argued that Fishing vessels are a Common Source of
Marine debris. This Paper AIMS to Propose Measures that Will Fill The Gap in International regulations in
addressing The problem of vessel-Source Pollution garbage. An understanding of What constitutes The
underlying causes Leading to Fishers' decision on debris Disposal is Needed When Designing Effective
Measures to Reduce Pollution garbage from ships. Thus, this Paper seeks to Identify factors that Have The
Potential to influence Fishers' Disposal The association between behavior and investigate factors and
Fishers' intention of garbage Bringing back to Port. Major factors of a Well-developed Recycling Practice,
adequate Collection Facilities Placed at Port, Fishers' positive Views towards Marine Environments and
Provision of rewards are identified, which Have significant Implications for Management Strategies.
Finally, The Papers Offers suggestions regarding Future efforts Focusing on. debris Reduction Strategies to
Further address The problem of garbage Pollution from Fishing vessels.