Guidance

MSN 1917 (M) Carriage of cargoes: requirements for the safe use of pesticides in ships

Requirements for the safe use of pesticides in the cargo spaces of ships, in cargo and in cargo transport units in accordance with SOLAS Chapter VI regulation 4.

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Notice to all ship operators, ship owners, charterers, masters, agents, port and harbour authorities, shippers, forwarders, container and vehicle packers, cargo terminal operators, fumigators and fumigant and pesticide manufacturers and all persons responsible for the loading and unloading of cargoes.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024 and MGN 700 Carriage of Cargoes: Guidance on the Safe Use of Pesticides in Ships.

This Notice replaces MSN 1718 (M).

Published 23 May 2024