3 The purpose of this circular is to:
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.1 raise awareness among maritime Administrations,
recognized organizations, shipbuilders and ship repairers, equipment
suppliers and all other parties concerned of the fact that asbestos
is still being used on ships, notwithstanding its prohibition as stated
in paragraph 1 above;
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.2 highlight that the principal means of addressing
the issue of asbestos being found on board ships in contravention
of the aforementioned provisions of SOLAS rests with shipyards and
ship suppliers purchasing and installing asbestos free material;
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.3 underline the importance of proper training
of surveyors and inspectors in detecting asbestos and ACMs on board
ships;
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.4 prevent any further use of asbestos on board
ships; and
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.5 stress the importance of maritime Administrations
taking appropriate action in case ACMs are found on board ships, in
contravention of the aforementioned provisions of the SOLAS Convention.