# The Merchant Shipping (Reporting Requirements for Ships Carrying Dangerous or Polluting Goods) Regulations 1994, Regulation 5: Incidents involving infectious substances


In the event of damage or leakage to a package containing infectious substances, the master shall report the incident by the fastest telecommunication channel available, in accordance with the requirements in the IMDG Code for Class 6.2 goods.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/3245/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-reporting-requirements-for-ships-carrying-dangerous-or-polluting-goods-regulations-1994/regulation-5
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