These Regulations, implementing sections 335 (1) and (3) of section 434 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2007, apply to: all ships carrying in bulk noxious liquid substances or unassessed liquid substances; Nigerian ships, wherever they may be; and other ships while they are within Nigerian waters. The objectives of these Regulations are to: give effect in Nigeria to the MARPOL ANNEX II on the prevention of noxious liquid substances from chemical tankers and other relevant non-oil carrying vessels; prohibit the loading and carriage in bulk of noxious liquid substances, save in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations; set out detailed rules and operational guidelines for loading, discharge, tank washing, disposal of residues and ballasting of cargo tanks. The Regulations concern: construction equipment and operation for carrying in bulk noxious liquid substances or unassessed liquid substances; restrictions and limitations on loading and carriage in bulk of dangerous or noxious liquid substances; prohibition of discharge of any noxious liquid substance into the sea; procedures and arrangements Manual in compliance with IMO standards; preparation of a a shipboard marine pollution emergency plan for noxious liquid substances; survey requirements and issuance of certificates; inspection of ships; contraventions and penalties.
Нигерия · 2012-06-01