China ECAs - Implementation Scheme dated 30 November 2018
At the end of last year, the Association issued a circular by our Chinese correspondents relating to the above; Circular Ref No PNI1816 . Reference was made therein to the Chinese Ministry of Transport’s (MOT) new regulations.
The MOT has now published an English translation of its implementation scheme on its official website. If Members have any questions relating to the same, your usual contact at the Club would be pleased to assist.
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Implementation Plan on China ECA 2018 - Official English Translation (1 MB)
On 29 March, China MSA issued their updated Guidance on the Prevention and Control of Covid-19 Onboard. This is an update on Version 1.0 issued on 17 March. The UK Club’s Correspondents, Messrs Huatai, have helpfully summarised the amendments in their Circular Ref No.: PNI [2020] 05. The main amendments are the introduction of guidance on crew change operations and precautionary measures to minimise an “overseas epidemic".
China ECAs - Members are reminded that from 1 January, 2019, all seagoing ships sailing in Chinese territorial waters will need to use fuel with a sulphur content of no higher than 0.5% m/m
