The amended Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulation (Cap 413H) has come into force on 01 March 2019. In Hong Kong, the requirements in relation to the carriage of dangerous goods and marine pollutants are implemented through the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulation (Cap. 413H). The requirements therein currently apply to all Hong Kong-registered ships wherever they may be and other ships while they are within Hong Kong waters, as long as they are carrying dangerous goods in bulk or packaged form and marine pollutants in packaged form. For details, please refer to the Regulation. Should you have further enquiries, please contact staff of the Dangerous Goods Unit of the Marine Department at: