The flow diagram complies with the Marpol convention as well as the most recent IMO resolution MEPC.295(71) and 264(68) polar code.

It provides a decision support to mariners as to the processes to be considered related to disposing garbage or cargo residues at sea or retained on board both when within or outside Special and Polar areas. The plan also contains guidance information to aid it use conforms to the change to the MARPOL Convention of the 1st March 2018.