Customer Advisory: Repeal in Temporary Suspension in Accepting Dangerous Cargo Bound To/From Thailand Update
Further to our announcement on January 20th, The Maritime Department of Thailand has repealed the enforcement of the new regulation requiring all carriers transporting dangerous goods to and from Thailand to provide insurance to cover any third parties that may be impacted by the loading and discharging activities of dangerous goods.
OOCL will continue to accept booking applications for dangerous goods loaded or unloaded at Thailand ports.
For reference purposes, below is an English translation of the Maritime Department of Thailand announcement.
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Announcement from Marine Dept. No. 35/2554
Subject : Repeal Marine Dept.'s announcement No. 273/2553 on the regulations for the loading/discharge of DG cargo.
According to Marine Dept.'s announcement No. 273/2553 dated 29/9/10 on the regulations for the loading/discharge of DG cargo including announcement No. 335/2553 dated 9/12/10 and No. 4/2554 dated 7/1/11 for the extension of the enforcement of announcement No. 273/2553.
In view of insurance policy and related documents are inconsistent with the current situation and in order to maintain to intentions for public protection, Director of Marine Dept. would announce as follow:
1. To repeal the Marine Dept. 's announcement no. 273/2553 dated 29/9/10 on the regulations for the loading/discharge of DG cargo.
2. To continue the enforcement of Marine Dept.'s announcement No. 279/2542 dated 30/08/1999
The above will be with immediate effect.
Announced on 4/2/11
Signed by Mr. Tawanrat Oonsiri
Director of Marine Dept.
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