<![CDATA[The implementation of the Garbage Management Plan (GMP) in accordance with MARPOL Annex V is essential for preventing marine pollution from ship operations; however, its effectiveness depends largely on the consistency between established procedures and actual operational practices. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the GMP on board MT Kirana Tritya, identify the impacts of non-compliance, and formulate improvement measures. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed through observations, interviews with the Master, Chief Officer, Bosun, and Able Seaman, and documentation of the Garbage Record Book, procedures, and waste management activities. The results indicate that the GMP has not been implemented optimally, particularly in waste segregation, storage, record-keeping, and supervision. Fishbone analysis identified four contributing factors: man, method, material, and environment. The novelty of this study lies in integrating procedural compliance evaluation with actual onboard conditions and root-cause analysis to formulate operational improvements. The findings indicate that limited facilities, insufficient crew understanding, inconsistent procedures, and operational workload increase the risk of waste accumulation and marine pollution. Improvements should focus on regular training, strengthened supervision, facility optimization, structured task allocation, and accurate record-keeping.]]>
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