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RESOLUTION A.851(20) adopted on 27 November 1997
GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS AND SHIP REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INCIDENTS INVOLVING DANGEROUS GOODS, HARMFUL SUBSTANCES AND/OR MARINE POLLUTANTS
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In accordance with article V(1) of Protocol I of MARPOL 73/78 Reports should be transmitted to the nearest coastal State. When the ship is within or near an area for which a ship reporting system has been established, reports should be transmitted to the
designated shore station of that system.
GUIDELINES FOR DETAILED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS as per RESOLUTION A.851(20)
GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS AND SHIP REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INCIDENTS INVOLVING DANGEROUS GOODS, HARMFUL SUBSTANCES AND/OR MARINE POLLUTANTS
3.1 Dangerous goods reports (DG)
3.1.1 Primary reports should contain items, A, B, C (or D), M, Q, R, S, T, U, X of the standard
reporting format; details for R should be as follows: R
1 Correct technical name or names of goods.
2 UN number or numbers.
3 IMO hazard class or classes.
4 Names of manufacturers of goods when known, or consignee or consignor.
5 Types of packages including identification marks. Specify whether portable
tank or tank vehicle, or whether vehicle or freight container or other cargo
transport unit containing packages. Include official registration marks and numbers assigned to the unit.
6 An estimate of the quantity and likely condition of the goods.
7 Whether lost goods floated or sank.
8 Whether loss is continuing.
9 Cause of loss.
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