Action to be taken in case of contraventions of the SOLAS Convention regulation II-1/3–5
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Action to be taken in case of contraventions of the SOLAS Convention regulation II-1/3–5

  13 When asbestos is detected on board, in contravention of SOLAS regulation II-1/3-5, action should be taken to have it removed. The removal – assigned to professional asbestos removal companies – should take place within a time frame of 3 years from the date when the contravention is found and should be conducted in close consultation with and, where applicable, under the supervision of the flag State concerned. In such cases, a suitable exemption certificate should be issued by the flag State.

Parent topic: Annex – Information on Prohibiting the Use of Asbestos on Board Ships
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