Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:52pm
That is a huge statement. Do you have substantiated proof of this? Ships are forbidden to discharge ANYTHING in port other than their cargo and agreed waste. Indeed, even ballast water must be discharged at a minimum of 12 miles offshore. Any Master of a vessel would be liable and very interested to hear of your allegations.
Please substantiate your claims. My guess is the majority of 'jetsam' as you put it comes from everyday people that leave litter on beaches and get washed into the sea. I have retrieved Consum plastic carriers from beaches before now.