House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Introducing amendments to maritime international instruments by way of ambulatory reference
29 September 2020 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Robert Courts Con Witney
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Introducing amendments to maritime international instruments through ambulatory reference provisions.
- The Secretary of State will publish these amendments in advance of their coming into force.
- Explanatory information will be made available in a Marine Guidance Note on the gov.uk website.
Issue summary
This statement addresses the implementation of amendments to international maritime regulations into UK domestic law through ambulatory reference provisions.
Action requested
The Secretary of State has agreed to publish these amendments by way of a Parliamentary Statement in advance of their coming into force. Explanatory information will be published in a Marine Guidance Note and made available on www.gov.uk.
Key facts
- IMO Resolution MEPC.314(74) amends regulations 1 and 10 of Annex V to MARPOL, allowing electronic record keeping for ship's records under regulation 12(2)(a).
- IMO Resolutions MEPC.315(74), MSC.460(101), and MEPC.318(74) amend regulations related to high viscosity products discharge requirements and the IBC Code, impacting ships carrying dangerous chemicals or noxious liquid substances in bulk.
- Amendments come into force on 1st October 2020 and 1st January 2021.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Summary accuracy