New MARPOL Amendments entered into force on March 1 2018. Specific amendments relating to MARPOL Annex V Prevention of pollution by garbage from ships include the following:
Management of Solid Bulk Cargo ResiduesWith regard to HME classification, 2017 Guidelines to assist in the implementation of MARPOL Annex V have been published. Cargo residues are considered as HME and subject to regulations 4.1.3 and 6.1.2.1 of MARPOL Annex V if they are residues of solid bulk cargoes (other than grain) which are classified according to the criteria of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Davoren Environmental have extensive experience in classifying solid bulk cargoes according to these requirements. For this or for any other maritime transport compliance query please contact [email protected]
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