DENMARK -- SAFE MANAGEMENT AT ICE TRANSPORT BELTS IN FISHING SHIPS The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif.96.419. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: DENMARK. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2). 2. Agency responsible: Danish Maritime Authority. Agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification can be indicated if different from above. 3. Notified under Article 2.9.2. 4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Fishing ships. 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: 5121-60 Order on Safe Management at Ice Transport Belts in Fishing Ships (3 pages, available in Danish). 6. Description of content: Rules on Construction and Screening of Systems of Ice Transport Belts with Worm Drive Conveyors, Bands, or Chain Conveyors. 7. Objective and rationale: To require a safety management system for fishing ships and the companies operating such trips in order to enhance safety at sea and to avoid marine pollution. 9. Proposed date of adoption: 1 April 1996; Proposed date of entry into force: 1 April 1996. 10. Final date for comments: 25 January 1996. 11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [X] or address and telefax number of other body: Dansk Standard, Baunegaardsvej 73, 2900 Hellerup. (0352)

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