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Amendments to Guidelines for the Development of Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plans for Oil and/or noxious liquid substances (Resolution MEPC.85(44))
Applicable to:
All ship Owners/Masters/Ship Managers
Effective Date:
1st January 2007
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Revised MARPOL Annexes
The revised MARPOL 73/78 Annex I & II have been adopted and will enter into force on 1st January 2007.
2. Amended Guidelines
The MEPC has adopted amendments to the guidelines for SOPEP and SMPEP:
- Regulation Changes: All references to specific regulations in Annex I & II have been updated.
- Word Change: 'Dangerous' has been replaced with 'hazardous' in paragraph 2.5.2.2.8.
- Resolution Update: Resolution A.648(16) has been replaced with Resolution A.851(20), as amended.
3. Compliance Actions
Ship Owners/Masters/Ship Managers must:
- Update: SOPEP and SMPEP according to the amendments.
- Review: Updated plans with the Nautical Adviser to the Government of India in the Directorate General of Shipping.
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in penalties under MARPOL regulations.
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