A communication has been received from the Administration
of Hong Kong, China, with regard to the policies adopted by Hong Kong,
China, in allowing, suspending, withdrawing or delivering the application
of relevant requirements under MARPOL Annex I revised regulation 13G
and new regulation 13H when they come into force on 5 April 2005.
In accordance with the provisions of the revised regulation
13G(8)(a) and (b) and regulation 13H(8)(b) of MARPOL Annex I, the
above-mentioned communication, annexed hereto, is circulated to the
Parties to the Convention for their information and appropriate action,
if any.