A communication has been received from the Administration
of Portugal concerning the application of relevant provisions under
new regulation 13H(5), (6) and (7) (now regulation 21.5, 21.6 and 21.7) of MARPOL Annex I.
In accordance with the provisions of regulation 13H(8)(a)
(now regulation 21.8.1)
of MARPOL Annex I, the above-mentioned communication, annexed hereto,
is circulated to Parties to the Convention for their information and
appropriate action, if any.