[Translation]
Letter from the Head, National Naval Prefecture of the Oriental
Republic of Uruguay, addressed to the Director, Marine Environment
Division, dated 22 December 2009.
Ref. No.137/22/XII/09
Dear Sir,
I wish to inform
you that the Maritime Authority of Uruguay (National Naval
Prefecture), in accordance with regulation
20.7 of MARPOL Annex I, has authorized oil tankers flying the
flag of Uruguay to continue operating from the date specified
in paragraph 4 of the above-mentioned regulation until 31 December
2013 or until the date when a ship reaches the specified number of
years after the date of its delivery, whichever is the earlier.
This communication is sent in conformity
with the provisions of regulation
20.8.1 of MARPOL Annex I, for circulation to the Parties to
the Convention.
Yours faithfully
(Signed)
Oscar P. Debali de Palleja
(Seal of the National Naval Prefecture)