The Republic of the Marshall Islands issues Marine Notice
The Republic of the Marshall Islands issues Marine Notice regarding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for Ships Carrying Oil or Oil Fuel as follows:
On 1 July 2009, a new SOLAS regulation VI/5-1 entered into force mandating the provision of MSDS to all ships carrying oil or oil fuel, as defined in MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 1, prior to loading such oil as cargo in bulk or bunkering of oil fuel.
In an attempt to ensure uniform understanding by Member Governments, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed guidance on this issue, in conjunction with editorial amendments to SOLAS Regulation VI/5-1. The guidance is set out under reference (d) above. The editorial amendments to SOLAS Regulation VI/5-1, set forth under reference (e) above, took effect as of 1 January 2011 and do not constitute a substantive change to the intent of the regulation as previously worded.
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Source: The Republic of the Marshall Islands