Under Regulation 4 of the VTM Regulations the MCA may exempt the owner, agent and master of a specified ship on a scheduled service from the “hazmat” notification requirements in relation to a voyage that is scheduled to last up to 12 hours and is part of a scheduled service between ports within the UK. Exemptions are only effective if in writing and are subject to conditions.
Are exemptions available from the “hazmat” notification requirements of the VTM Regulations?
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