Implementation of
MARPOL Regulations 13G and 13H
5/20/05 9:05:01 AM
The IMO issued Circulars forwarding communications from two nations regarding
how they plan to implement revised Regulation 13G and new Regulation 13H of
MARPOL Annex I. Liberia plans to allow its oil tankers that meet applicable
requirements to operate until the extended deadline. MEPC Circ. 445 (4/27/05). Japan plans to
allow its oil tankers that meet applicable requirements to operate until the
extended deadline. Japan plans to allow foreign oil tankers [except small oil
tankers operating under provisions of Regulation 13H(6)(a) and oil tankers
fitted with neither double bottoms nor double sides operating under provisions
of Regulation 13H(6)(b)] that meet applicable requirements to enter its waters
until the extended deadline. MEPC Circ. 446 (HK Law)
JALESVEVA YAYAMAHE
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