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Reporting alleged inadequacy of ports reception facilities
Applicable to:
All ships' masters and port authorities in India
Effective Date:
23rd September, 2005
Superseded Circulars:
Circular No. ENG/MISC-29(32)/2003 dated 15.10.2004, Engineering Circular 53
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Revised Reporting Format
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has revised the consolidated format for reporting alleged inadequacy of port reception facilities. The new format includes references to sewage (MARPOL Annex IV), ozone-depleting substances, and exhaust gas-cleaning system residues (MARPOL Annex VI).
- Action: Distribute the revised format to masters of all ships calling at Indian ports and encourage them to report any alleged inadequacy of port reception facilities to the nearest office of the Mercantile Marine Department.
MEPC Circular 469 - Revised consolidated format for reporting alleged inadequacy of port reception facilities
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