Ship agents, vessel operators and technical managers calling at Jebel Ali Port may need to arrange the removal of bilge water, slops, oil sludge, tank washings or other oily residues before a vessel can continue its schedule.
Gilston Waste Management UAE provides managed marine waste and MARPOL Annex I waste collection services for vessels alongside at Jebel Ali Port.
Collections are coordinated around the vessel’s schedule, waste classification, volume, berth access and operational requirements.
What Types of Oily Waste Can Be Collected?
Subject to classification and acceptance, Gilston UAE can arrange the collection of:
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- Bilge water
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- Slop oil
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- Oily wastewater
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- Oil sludge
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- Used engine and lubricating oil
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- Tank washings
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- Oil-contaminated residues
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- Other hazardous liquid waste
Gilston also supports commercial and industrial customers requiring waste-oil collection and oily-waste disposal in Dubai.
Before confirming any collection, the waste stream must be correctly described. Depending on its composition, photographs, a Safety Data Sheet or laboratory analysis may be required.
Information Required From the Ship Agent
Providing complete information at the beginning helps prevent delays and allows the collection to be assessed and scheduled properly.
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- Vessel name and IMO number
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- Port, terminal and confirmed berth
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- Vessel ETA and ETD
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- Required collection date and time
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- Type of waste
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- Estimated quantity in cubic metres or tonnes
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- Photographs of the waste, where available
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- Safety Data Sheet or laboratory analysis, where applicable
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- Pumping rate and vessel connection details
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- Hose requirements and distance from the vessel
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- Ship-agent and onboard contact details
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- Documentation or certification requirements
If the exact composition of the waste is uncertain, this should be disclosed before attendance so that the correct collection and disposal arrangements can be established.
Alongside Collection at Jebel Ali Port
Gilston currently coordinates oily-water collections from vessels alongside berth at Jebel Ali Port. Anchorage collections are not offered through this service.
All work remains subject to port access, terminal approval, waste acceptance, tanker availability and confirmation of the operational requirements.
Agents should contact Gilston as early as possible, particularly when a vessel has a short port stay. Urgent and same-day requests can be assessed subject to the necessary approvals, access and operational availability.
MARPOL Annex I Waste
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships—commonly known as MARPOL—contains international measures intended to prevent pollution from ships.
MARPOL Annex I specifically addresses the prevention of pollution by oil and oily mixtures.
Waste generated onboard must be correctly identified, stored and transferred through an appropriate waste-management route. Ship agents and vessel operators should confirm their specific regulatory, port and documentation obligations before arranging a collection.
Gilston’s role is to coordinate the collection and authorised onward management of the accepted waste stream, together with the agreed supporting documentation.
What Happens During the Collection?
Once the waste details and attendance arrangements have been confirmed, the collection process generally includes:
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- Confirmation of the vessel, berth and access arrangements
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- Tanker scheduling and operational coordination
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- Verification of the agreed waste stream and quantity
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- Safe transfer of the waste from the vessel
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- Recording of the quantity collected
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- Transfer through the approved treatment, recovery or disposal route
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- Provision of the agreed collection and disposal documentation
The exact procedure may vary according to the terminal, vessel, quantity, waste characteristics and pumping arrangements.
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Incomplete information can result in the wrong tanker or equipment being arranged, delays obtaining approval or the waste being rejected upon attendance.
Ship agents can help avoid disruption by confirming:
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- The vessel will be alongside at the agreed time
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- The stated waste volume is accurate
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- The waste has not been mixed with undeclared chemicals
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- The correct connection and pumping information has been supplied
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- Required access arrangements have been completed
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- The onboard contact will be available during attendance
Any change in volume, composition, berth or collection time should be communicated immediately.
Oily-Water Collection at Other UAE Ports
Gilston UAE can also assess requirements for oily-water and marine-waste collection at Port Rashid and Sharjah Khalid Port, subject to the individual port, berth, waste and access requirements.
For hazardous or unusual waste streams, acceptance must be confirmed before collection.
International Waste-Management Experience
Gilston’s UAE operation is supported by the experience and service standards developed through its established UK waste-management business.
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This UK and UAE presence allows Gilston to offer customers an experienced, responsive and commercially focused approach to specialist waste-management requirements.
Request an Oily-Water Collection
To request a quotation or urgent operational assessment, provide the vessel name, IMO number, port, berth, waste type, estimated volume and required collection time.
Gilston Waste Management UAE
Telephone/WhatsApp: +971 58 535 9934
Email: accounts@gilstonwasteandfmuae.com
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Gilston Waste Management UAE provides managed collection solutions for oily water, bilge water, slops, oil sludge, tank washings, hazardous waste and other marine-waste requirements across supported UAE ports.=