Skip to main content

China: ban on chemical transportation

SSM Roundel

Steamship Mutual

Published: March 12, 2021

Image
China web.jpg
China implements a ban on the transportation of highly toxic chemicals in the Yangtze River basin from 1 March 2021

China has enacted a new law aimed at the protection of the Yangtze River basin. Information about the types of chemicals can be found in Oasis P&I Circular 2103 of 9 March 2021 . The circular also has information about the range of fines for non compliance. Additionally, the circular from Oasis P&I contains:

  • Maps of the ports along the Yangtze River
  • Free translation of the 18 February 2021 notice from MSA Shanghai
  • Free translation Highly toxic chemicals list in the Catalogue of dangerous chemicals
  • Free translation of Catalogue of Prohibited Dangerous Chemicals by Inland River

Oasis P&I Circular 2103 of 9 March 2021 can be read here Oasis P&I Circular 2103 of 9 March 2021 .

Share this article: