1 Administrations or recognized organizations acting on their behalf should verify that
materials which contain asbestos, as prohibited under SOLAS regulation
II-1/3-5, are not installed on ships by reviewing asbestos-free declarations
and supporting documentation for the structure, machinery, electrical installations and
equipment covered by the SOLAS Convention, which should be provided to the
Administration or recognized organization by shipyards, repair yards and equipment
manufacturers, taking into account appendix 6 of the 2015 Guidelines for the development
of the inventory of hazardous materials (resolution MEPC.269(68)).