Waste management

Disposing of ship waste has to be simple and straightforward. This is the Port of Thyboron’s motto. We therefore place mobile waste containers on quays and are happy to drive slop oil tanks up to the vessel, to make it easy to dispose of ship waste safely.

The Port of Thyboron is environmentally certified under ISO standard 14001. We sort waste for recycling and always strive to keep the port clean and tidy. The sorting system matches the international IMO rules. This means it is the same method as used in other European ports, making it simple for port users.

Prior to the ship calling at port, the shipmaster must notify the port guard office about the disposal of waste, stating the quantity and type of waste that the ship is expected to have on board and what waste the ship expects to dispose of. Notice of call and disposal of waste must generally be given at least 24 hours before the arrival of the ship. If this is not possible because the port of call is not known in time or because the duration of the voyage from another port is less than 24 hours, the notice of call and disposal of waste must be given as soon as possible before arrival at the port.

Before calling at the port, ships may order containers and oil drums from the port guard office, which will be placed at the quay at which they berth.

Operational waste in line with the type and size of the ship and generated since the ship’s last port of call may be disposed of free of charge. Separate payment will be charged for larger quantities of ship-generated waste.

The first 2,000 litres of slop oil is included in the port charge.

Documentation for the waste disposed of is available from our maritime department.