.annex 3     .a3  .ann3

Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form

Regulation 1	Application
Regulation 2	Packing
Regulation 3	Marking and labelling
Regulation 4	Documentation
Regulation 5	Stowage
Regulation 6	Quantity limitations
Regulation 7	Exceptions
Regulation 8	Port State control on operational requirements

REGULATION 1- APPLICATION

This Annex apply to all ships carrying harmful substances in packaged form.

REGULATION 2- PACKING

Packages shall be adequate to minimize the hazard to the marine environment, having regard to their specific contents.

REGULATION 3- MARKING AND LABELLING

• Packages containing a harmful substance shall be durably marked labelled to indicate that the substance is a harmful substance in accordance with the IMDG Code (international code for the maritime transport of dangerous goods in packaged form).
• The method of affixing marks or labels on packages containing a harmful substances hall be in accordance with the IMDG Code.

REGULATION 4- DOCUMENTATION

• Transport information relating to the carriage of harmful substances shall be in accordance with the relevant provisions of the IMDG Code
• Each ship carrying harmful substances shall have a Dangerous goods manifest or stowage plan in accordance with the IMDG Code. A detailed stowage plan provide to identify the class and sets out the location of all dangerous goods on board

REGULATION 5- STOWAGE

Harmful substances shall be properly stowed and secured to minimize the hazards to the marine environment without impairing the safety of the ship and persons on board.

Regulation 6 – Quantity limitations

Certain harmful substances may, for sound scientific and technical reasons, need to be prohibited for carriage or be limited as to the quantity which may be carried aboard any one ship. In limiting the quantity, due consideration shall be given to size, construction, and equipment of the ship, as well as the packaging and the inherent nature of the substances.   Regulation 7 – Exceptions (1) Jettisoning(throw or drop from ship) of harmful substances carried in packaged form shall be prohibited, except where necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of the ship or saving life at sea. (2)Appropriate measures based on the physical, chemical and biological properties of harmful substances shall be taken to regulate the washing of leakages overboard, This should not impair the safety of the ship and persons on board. Regulation 8 – Port State control on operational requirements* (1) A ship when in a port of another Party is subject to inspection by officers duly authorized where there are clear grounds for believing that the master or crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of pollution by harmful substances. (2) In this circumstances, steps should be taken to ensure that the ship shall not sail until the situation has been brought to order in accordance with the requirements of this Annex.