MEPC(36). Unified Interpretation of the Regulations of MARPOL 73/78

Annex I.

6.4.1A The time limitation in regulation 15(5)(b)(ii)(2) should be counted:

a) from the time the tanker leaves the special area, when a voyage starts within a special area,

or

b) from the time the tanker leaves a port situated outside the special area to the time the tanker approaches a special area.

Annex III.

Regulation 4.3

4.3 At any stopover where any loading or unloading operations, even partial, are carried out, a revision of the documents listing the harmful substances taken on board, indicating their location on board or showing a detailed stowage plan, shall be made available before departure to the person or organization designated by the port State authority.