We refer Members to previous circulars resting with our circular No.19-020 dated 2 March 2020.

The Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of the Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China revised and issued the 2025 edition of the Administrative Measures for the Ship Pollution Response Agreement Regime. The New Measures came into force on May 20 2025, and its 2020 edition was repealed simultaneously. The implementation of the New Measures will further standardize the ship pollution response agreement regime, strengthen the management of SPROs, and enhance their emergency pollution response capabilities.

For details of the key changes and their significance, please find attached the circular from our correspondent, Huatai Insurance Agency & Consultant Service Ltd.