The Hong Kong Marine Department has issued Merchant Shipping Information Note to inform that the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution) Regulation (“the Regulation”), Cap 413P enters into force on 1 July 2016. The existing Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution) Regulation, Cap 413M, will be repealed accordingly.
- To give effect to the latest amendments to the Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships in Hong Kong, a new piece of legislation, namely the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution) Regulation, Cap 413P (“the Regulation”) will enter into force on 1 July 2016. The Regulation will replace the existing Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution) Regulation, Cap 413M.
- The amendments to MARPOL Annex VI which stipulates the requirements for controlling emissions from ships and energy efficiency have entered into force internationally since 1 July 2010. The requirements are applicable to all Hong Kong ships elsewhere and ships within Hong Kong waters.
- Shipowners, ship managers, operators, masters and classification societies are required to note and comply with the requirements of the Regulation after it enters into force.
Source: Hong Kong Marine Department
