Regulations and restrictions
Due to the potential introduction of cholera microbes through balancing water on ships departing from Iraq, Kuwait, India, and certain African countries such as Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia, the Ministry of Health in Iran has implemented precautions this year. It is essential for these measures to be executed efficiently without undue delays in vessel operations. Ships in ports must obtain permission from the Marine Environment Protection Division before conducting ballast discharge. The ship's agency must submit de-ballasting requests to the Division. Relevant experts will inspect the ship and provide necessary permits after the request submission. Regulations and restrictionsIn compliance with the Third-fifth National Development Plan targets and membership in Appendix 6 of the MARPOL, there are stringent controls on airborne pollution in ports. If a ship is detected producing air pollution, the standard form to address the issue must be delivered to the ship through an inspector. The offender ship will be given a 60-minute timeline to correct the issue after the documentation has been completed. If the problem is not resolved, the ship will face fines and penalties.National and International Requirements: MARPOL Convention, OPRC Convention, The International…