27 May 2011

Regulations of The People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships (5.435)

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This circular explains updated requirements in China for entering into a pollution clean-up contract with an approved response company before certain vessels enter a Chinese port.

London P&I highlights the introduction of detailed implementation rules, the expected timetable for approved contractor lists, and the related obligations for owners, operators and their mainland China representatives.