October 1, 2012
The transport and discharge of noxious liquid substances by ocean vessels has been regulated by the Law relating to the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster, which corresponds to the 1978 protocol relating to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (Marpol 73/78). MOE is proceeding with domestic legal processes for enabling the transport of certain substances listed in last year's MEPC.2/Circular. Therefore, this announcement is also made to gather nationwide public opinion about the procedures from October 1 (Mon) to October 30 (Tue).