Holland & Knight LLP, law firm in Washington D.C, USA, has provided us with the following information.

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The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a Circular reminding the shipping community that Annex IV (sewage) of the MARPOL Convention and its implementing domestic regulations come into force for Singapore on 1 August. Singapore ships will, by that date, be required to have an International Sewage Pollution Prevention (ISPP) Certificate. Ships arriving in Singapore as of that date will be required to have either an ISPP Certificate or (for non-MARPOL IV Party ships) a Statement of Compliance. Shipping Circular No. 20 of 2005

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