Merchant Shipping (Dangerous or Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations, Statutory Instrument no. 25 of 2012

These Regulations, implementing sections 335 (1) and (3) of section 434 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2007, apply to: all ships carrying in bulk noxious liquid substances or unassessed liquid substances; Nigerian ships, wherever they may be; and other ships while they are within Nigerian waters. The objectives of these Regulations are to: give effect in Nigeria to the MARPOL ANNEX II on the prevention of noxious liquid substances from chemical tankers and other relevant non-oil carrying vessels; prohibit the loading and carriage in bulk of noxious liquid substances, save in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations; set out detailed rules and operational guidelines for loading, discharge, tank washing, disposal of residues and ballasting of cargo tanks. The Regulations concern: construction equipment and operation for carrying in bulk noxious liquid substances or unassessed liquid substances; restrictions and limitations on loading and carriage in bulk of dangerous or noxious liquid substances; prohibition of discharge of any noxious liquid substance into the sea; procedures and arrangements Manual in compliance with IMO standards; preparation of a a shipboard marine pollution emergency plan for noxious liquid substances; survey requirements and issuance of certificates; inspection of ships; contraventions and penalties.