International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships Amendment Act
This section updates key definitions used in the Act, including “Convention,” “Minister,” “owner,” “ship,” “South African ship,” and “territorial waters.”
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This section updates key definitions used in the Act, including “Convention,” “Minister,” “owner,” “ship,” “South African ship,” and “territorial waters.” This section says section 2 of the principal Act is substituted with a new section titled “Application and interpretation of Convention”. The Convention applies to South African ships wherever they are, and to other ships while they are in the Republic, its territorial waters, or exclusive economic zone. The Minister may make regulations about the Convention, exemptions for ships, applying Convention rules with modifications, fees, and related expenditure recovery. This section creates offences for non-compliance with the Act or Convention and sets penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and possible forfeiture of deposits by the Director-General.
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AI-assisted research summary: This section updates key definitions used in the Act, including “Convention,” “Minister,” “owner,” “ship,” “South African ship,” and “territorial waters.”
1 Words in bold type in square brackets indicate omissions from existing enactments. · · · · · Words underlined with a. solid: line indicate insertions in· existing enactments. ACT To amend the lnternati~rial C~n~ention for· th~ Pre~~~tion· of Pollution from Ships Act, 1986, so as to insert certain definitions and to amend other definitions; to provide anew for the application and interpretation of the International Conven tion for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as amended by the Protocol of 1978; to make other provision for the making of regulations by the Minister of Transport; to create certain offences and to prescribe penalties for such offences; to give' jurisdiction to a magistrate to impose any penalty prescribed bY, the Act; to extend the application of the Act to the Prince Edward Islands; and to give effect, pursuant to accession by the Republic, to Annex III to the said Protocol and to amendments to the said Protocol which have been accepted by the Republic; and to provide for matters connected therewith. (English text signed by the President.) · · (Assented to 30 October 1996.) follows:- B E IT ENACTED by .the ~a~liament of ~e , ,Republic of South Africa, as Amendment of section 1 of Act 2 of 1986 1." Section I of the· Interriatiorial Conventi-on for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships Act,' 1986 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), is hereby amended....:. 5 (a) by the substitution for the definition of "Convention" of the following definition: " 'Convention' means the International Convention for the Prevention of . Pollution from Ships, 1973, [and the 1978 Protocol] as amended by the Protocol of 1978 adopted by the Inter-Govemme'ntal Maritime Consul~ · 10 tative Organization C'IMCO") in London on [3 November 1973] 17 February 1978, and set out in the Schedule;"; (b) by the insertion after the definition of "Convention" of the following definitions: 4 No. 17561 Act No. 66,19% GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACf, 1996 " 'Director-General' means the Director-General: Trans ort or an person acting on his or her authority; 'exclusive economic zone' means the exclusive economic zone referred to in section 7 of the Maritime Zones Act, 1994 (Act No. 15 of 1994); 'master', in relation to a ship, includes any person (other than a pilot) 5 having command or charge of such ship;"; . (c) by the substitution for the definition of "Minister" of the following definition: "'Minister' means the Minister of Transport [Affairs);"; (d) by the insertion after the definition of "Minister" of the following definition: " 'owner', in relation to a shi , means the erson or ersons re istered as 10 owner of the ship, or, in the absence of registration, the person or persons to whom the ship belongs. but, in relation to a ship belonging to a State and which is operated by a person registered as the operator of the ship, the person so registered;"; and (e) by the insertion after the definition of "regulation" of the following 15 definitions: · " 'shi ' means a vessel of an t e whatsoever o eratin in the sea and includes a hydrofoil boat, air-cushion vehicle, submersible, floating craft . . and fixed or floating platform; 'South African ship' means any ship having South African nationality as 20 contemplated in section 64 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951); 'territorial waters' means the territorial waters n!ferred to in section 4 of the Maritime Zones Act, 1994 (Act No: 15 of 1994);". · . . · . Substitution of section 2 of Act 2 of 1986 25 - 2 Verify source ↗
The following section is h:reby substituted for section 2 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: This section says section 2 of the principal Act is substituted with a new section titled “Application and interpretation of Convention”.
2. The following section is h:reby substituted for section 2 of the principal Act: "Application and interpretation of Convention · - 2 Verify source ↗
I Sub"ect to the
AI-assisted research summary: The Convention applies to South African ships wherever they are, and to other ships while they are in the Republic, its territorial waters, or exclusive economic zone.
2. I Sub"ect to the rovisions of this Act, the Convention shall have effect in relation to- (a) any South African ship, wherever it may be; and (b) any other ship while it is in the Republic or its territorial waters or 30 exclusive economic zone. (2) Unless the context indicates otherwise, a reference in the Conven tion- (a) (b) to a State Party shall be construed as, or as including, a reference to the 35 Republic, and any reference to a Party shall be construed accordingly; to the Administration or Government shall, in relation to a South African ship or · the Republic, be construed as; or as including, a reference to the Minister or any person acting on his or her authority. (3) The English text of the Convention shall prevail for the purposes of 40 its interpretation.". · · ·· · · ; · Substitution of section 3 of Act 2 of 1986 - 3 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 3 of the principal Act: ·
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make regulations about the Convention, exemptions for ships, applying Convention rules with modifications, fees, and related expenditure recovery.
3. The following section is hereby substituted for section 3 of the principal Act: · "Regulations 3. 1 The Minister rna make re ulations- (a) relating to the carrying out of, and giving effect to, the provisions of the Convention; , (b) whereby exemption is granted, with or without conditions, in respect of particular ships or ships of a particular class or type, from all or any of the provisions of the Convention; (c) applying, subject to such exemptions, restrictions and modifications as may be desirable, any provision of the Convention to ships to which and in circumstances in which the Convention does not apply; 45 50 6 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 ~RNATIONALCO~ONFORTHEPREVENTIONOF · POLLUTION FROM SlflPS AMENDMENT ACf, 1996 (d) prescribing fees, and providing for the recovery of expenditure incurred, in connection with the application of the Convention; and in general, for the better achievement of the purposes of this Act. (e) (2) Regulations made under subsection (1) may- · (a) in so far as they relate to the matters mentioned in paragraph (a) of that 5 subsection, include other and more extensive provisions than those contained in the Convention, provided they relate to the same or similar matters than those dealt with in the Convention; (b) prescribe, for any contravention thereof or failure to comply there with, penalties not exceeding the maximum penalties prescribed by 10 section 3A(4); (c) be applicable outside the Republic.". Insertion of section 3A in Act 2 of 1986 - 4 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby inserted in the principal Act after section 3:
AI-assisted research summary: This section creates offences for non-compliance with the Act or Convention and sets penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and possible forfeiture of deposits by the Director-General.
4. The following section is hereby inserted in the principal Act after section 3: . - "Offences and penalties 15 rovision of this Act or the Convention or who fails to comply with any provision thereof with which it is his or her duty to comply, shall be guilty of an offence. erson who contravenes an (b) The owner and the master of a ship that does not comply with the requirements of this Act and the Convention shall each be guilty of an 20 offence. . (2) (a) At a prosecution under subsection (I) in relation to a discharge of a harmful substance from a ship into the sea it shall be sufficient for the State to show that such discharge occurred, but it shall be a good defence if it is shown that the discharge complied with the requirements of this Act or 25 the Convention. · (b) For the purposes . of paragraph (a), 'discharge' and 'harmful substance' shall have the meanings assigned thereto in Article 2 of the Coow~~ · . (3) No person shall be guilty of an offence under subsection (I) if he or 30 she can show that he or she took all reasonable steps to ensure that the provisions of this Act and the Convention were complied with. (4) Any person convicted of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable to a fine not exceeding R500 000, or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years or to such fine as well as such imprisonment. 35 (5) If any person- . (a) admits to the Director-General that he or she has contravened or failed to comply with any provision of this Act or the Convention, which contravention of failure constitutes an offence under this Act; (b) agrees to abide by the decision of the Director-General; and , (c) deposits with the Director~General such sum as that officer may require of him or her, but not exceeding the maximum fine which may be imposed for a conviction for the contravention or failure in question, _ . . • . 40 the Director-General may, after such enquiry as he or she deems necessary, 45 determine the matter summarily and may, without legal proceedings, order the whole or any part of the said deposit to be forfeited to the State by way of a penalty. ·. : (6) There shall be a right of appeal to the Minister from a determination or order by the Director-General whereby a penalty exceeding RIO 000 is 50 imposed under subsection (5), provided such right is exercised within a period of three months from the date of such determination or order. (7) The imposition of a penalty under subsection (5) shall be deemed not to be a conviction of an offence, but no prosecution in respect of the offence . in question may thereafter be instituted.". , , 55 8 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INIERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR TilE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 Substitution of section 4 of Act 2 of 1986 - 5 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 4 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: A magistrate's court may impose any penalty prescribed by the Act, and offences are treated as committed where the prosecution is brought for jurisdiction purposes.
5. The following section is hereby substituted for section 4 of the principal Act: "Jurisdiction 4. ill Any offence contemplated in section [3(2)] 3A(l) shall, for purposes in relation to jurisdiction of a court to try the offence be deemed 5 to have been committed [at any place where the accused happens to be] within the area of jurisdiction of the court in which the prosecution is instituted. (2) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any law, a magistrate's court shall have jurisdiction to impose any penalty prescribed 10 by this Act.". Insertion of section 4A in Act 2 of 1986 - 6 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby inserted in the principal Act after section 4:
AI-assisted research summary: This provision inserts a new section titled “Application of Act to Prince Edward Islands” after section 4.
6. The following section is hereby inserted in the principal Act after section 4: "Application of Act to Prince Edward Islands - 4A Verify source ↗
This Act shall also apply to the Prince Edward Islands referred to in 15
AI-assisted research summary: This Act also applies to the Prince Edward Islands, and references to the Republic in the Act include those Islands.
4A. This Act shall also apply to the Prince Edward Islands referred to in 15 section 1 of the Prince Edward Islands Act, 1948 (Act No. 43 of 1948), and a reference in this Act to the Republic shall include a reference to those Islands.". Substitution of section 5 of Act 2 of 1986 - 7 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 5 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: This section substitutes section 5, amends the Schedule, and sets commencement dates to be fixed by proclamation in the Gazette.
7. The following section is hereby substituted for section 5 of the principal Act: 20 "Short title S. This Act shall be called the [International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships] Marine Pollution (Prevention of ·Pollution from Ships)Act, 1986 [and shall come into operation on a date fixed by the State President by proclamation in the Gazette].". 25 Amendment of Schedule to Act 2 of 1986 · 8. The Schedule to the principal Act is hereby amended to the extent indicated in the Schedule. · Substitution of long title of Act 2 of 1986 · 9. The following long title is hereby substituted for the long title of the principal Act: 30 "ACT To provide for the [application in the Republic ofl protection of the sea from pollution by oil and other harmful substances discharged from ships, and for that purpose to give effect to the. International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973; as amended by the Protocol of I 978; and to provide for 35 matters connected therewith.". Short title and commencement of section 8 10. 11tis Act shall be called the International Convention for the . Prevention of Pollution from Ships Amendment Act, 1996, and section 8 shall come into operation on a date fixed by the President by proclamation in the Gazette. · 40 .. 10 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR TilE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACf, 1996 Schedule (Section 8) 5 AMENDMENT OF TiiE SCHEDULE TO THE MARINE POLLUTION (PREVEN· TION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS) ACT, 1986: INTERNATIO.:-.lAL CONVEN· TION FOR TiiE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS AMENDED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978, TO GIVE EFFECT TO AMENDMENTS TO THE SAID PROTOCOL ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION BY RESOLUTIONS MEPC." 21(22), WHICH ENTERED INTO FORCE ON 6 APRIL 1987, 29(25), WHICH ENTERED INTO FORCE ON 1 APRIL 1989, 34(27), WHICH ENTERED INTO FORCE ON 13 OCTOBER·l990, 36(28), WHICH ENTERED INTO FORCE ON 18 FEBRUARY . 1991, 42(30), WHICH 10 ENTERED INTO FORCE ON 17 MARCH 1992, 47(31) AND 48(31), WHICH ENTERED INTO FORCE ON 4 APRIL 1993, 51 (32) AND 52(32), WHICH ENTERED INTO FORCE ON 6 JULY 1993, 57(33), WHICH ENTERED INTO FORCE ON 1 JULY 1994, 58(33), WHICH ENTERED INTO FORCE ON 28 FEBRUARY 1994,AND RESOLUTIONS 1,2AND 3 OFTiiECONFERENCEOF 15 PARTIES TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS AMENDED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO, ADOPTED ON 2 NOVEMBER 1994, WHICH ENTERED INTO FORCE ON 3 MARCH 1996 Definition . - 1 Verify source ↗
In this Schedule "the Convention" means the International Convention for the
AI-assisted research summary: This provision defines “the Convention” for the Schedule.
1. In this Schedule "the Convention" means the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as amended by the Protocol of 1978, as contained in the Schedule to the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act, 1986 (Act No. 2 of 1986). - - Substitution of Protocol I to Convention - 2 Verify source ↗
The following Protocol is hereby substituted for Protocol I to the Convention:
AI-assisted research summary: Ship masters must report certain harmful-substance incidents without delay, and some other ship-related persons must take over if the ship is abandoned or the report is unavailable.
2. The following Protocol is hereby substituted for Protocol I to the Convention: -"PROTOCOL I_ 20 25 PROVISIONS CONCERNING REPORTS ON INCIDENTS INVOLVING HARMFUL SUBSTANCES (in accordance \lith Article 8 of the Convention) · · 30 ARTICLE I Duty to Report ( 1) The Master or other person having charge of any ship involved in an incident referred to in Article II of this Protocol shall report the particulars of such incident without delay and to the fullest extent possible in accordance with the provisions of 35 this Protocol. (2) In the event of the ship referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article being abandoned, or in the event of a report on such a ship -being incomplete or unobtainable, the owner, charterer, manager or operator of the 'ship, or their agent shall, to the fullest extentpossible, assume the obligations placed upon the Master 40 under the provisions of this Protocol. . • · ARTICLE II When to Report (1) A report shall be made when an incident involves: (a) a discharge or probable discharge of oil, or noxious liquid substances carried 45 in bulk, resulting from damage to the ship or its equipment, or for the purpose I of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at sea; (b) a discharge or probable discharge of hannful substances in packaged form, 12 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 ThiTERNATIONALCONV~ONFORTHEPREV~ONOF POllUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996· ' • j • .• l ' . ' . ~ ' ~; .. ~ including those in freight containers, portable tanks, road and rail vehicles and shipborne barges; or , , ! • , .. · (c) . a discharge during the operation of the ship ofoii or noxious liquid substances . ' in excess of the quantitY ofinstantaiu!ous rate peilriitted under the present . · ~. . f . . . _ _ . . . . . \ . • • .. .. 4 • • • • • • • ' ' Convention. , (2) For the purposes of this Protocol-.. , . . . . . , 5 (~), 'oil' referred to in paragraph. (I)( a) of this Article means oil as. defined in Regulation 1(1) of Annex I to the Conyention; .. . : -. (b)· 'noxious liquid substances' referred to in paragraph (l)(a) of this Article meims noxious liquid substances as defined in Regulatio!l1(6) of Annex II to 10 the Convention; · (c) . 'harmful substances' in packaged form referred to in paragraph (l)(b) of this . Aiticle means substances which are' identified as marine pollutants in the f. International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. · . ·. · . · · .. · · . . · , · .. . ' , __ · 15 • • ~ - = . . ' •. • ~ • .t ·' .. ,. .... , . 20 25 30 ' . t\ . . ' ' : .. ·. t . .' :. ( . ! r · _1;; • .... / . . Contents of Report· ~ • Re • • 1 ' rts shall in an case include: identity of ships involved; time, type and location of incident; (a) (b) (c) quantity and type of harmful substance involved; (d) assistance and salvage measures .. ARTICLE IV Supplementary Report An ' erson who is obli ed under the rovisions of this Protocol to send are ort . • . .. . ;. . . . . .. , sh~ll. when possible:- (a) supplement the initial report, as necessary, and provide information concern- ing further developments; and · (b) comply as fully as possible with requests from affected States for additional , information.. · ARTICLEV Reporting Procedures - 1 Verify source ↗
Re orts shall be made .b
AI-assisted research summary: Reports must be sent through the fastest available telecommunications channels, with the highest priority, to the nearest coastal State. Parties must also issue or cause to be issued regulations or instructions for reporting incidents involving harmful substances.
1 Re orts shall be made .b the fastest telecommunications channels available with the highest possible priority to the nearest coastal State. (2) In order to imple.ment the provisions of this Protocol, Parties to the present C~nvention shall issue, or cau~. to be issued; regulations or instructions on the 35 ,. procedures to be followed in reporting incidents involving harmful substances, based ori guidelines developed by the Organization.". Amendment of Regui~tion .1 of C~ap;~r I of Annex I to Convention. 3~ Regulation 1 9_f Chapter I ·of Annex I to the Conventi~ll, is hereby ·amended by the · addition to paragraph (8) of th~ following subparagraph: : · . , ; ' 40 "(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (a) of this paragraph, the conversion of an existing oil tanker to meet the requirements of Regulation 13F or 13G of this Annex shall not be deemed to constitute a major conversion for the · purpose of this Annex.':, :. , •, .,-_ , t •.. . . . Insertion of Regulation SA in Chapter I of Annex I to Convention 45 - 4 Verify source ↗
The following Regulation is hereby inserted in Chapter. I of Annex I to the
AI-assisted research summary: A Party must stop a ship from sailing until deficiencies are corrected when inspection gives clear grounds to think the master or crew do not know essential oil-pollution prevention procedures.
4. The following Regulation is hereby inserted in Chapter. I of Annex I to the Convention after Regulation 8: . , 14 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZEITE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 mTERNATIONALCONV~ONFORTHEPREV~ONOF POlLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACf. 1996' : ._,... :. ,. ' · · _, ' • • • ' 0 Oo ; i 0 ; - " ' 0 : ' • 0 o. ''" < ' · 0 ' •, "Regulation SA Port State Control on OperatWnal Requirements_ . A. shi . "when in a ort or an offshore· tefminat of another Part is subject to inspection by officers duly authorised by such Party concerning operational requirements under this Annex, where there are clear grounds 5 for -believing that the master or· crew are not familiar with essential . shipboard proceduresrelating to the prevention of pollution by' oil. .. 0 • ' (2) Iri the circumstances given in paragraph ( 1 ), the Party shall take such 0 steps' as will en'sure that the ship shall' not sail ui1til the' situation has been brought to order in accordance wit~ the requirements. of this Aimex. · (3) Procedures relating to the port State con'trol presc~bed in Article 5 of - (4) Nothing-in this Reguhi.tionoshall be construed to liinit the rights and obligations of a Party carrying out control over operational requirements specifically provided for in the present Convention.". · " ' • the present' Convention-' shallapply to this Regulation. _ _ · · l 0 15 Amendment of Regulation 9 of Chapter U of Annex I to Convention - 5 Verify source ↗
Regulation 9 of Chapter II of Annex I to the Convention is hereby amended-
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends ship-pollution rules by tightening when oil or oily mixtures may be discharged and by adding design and equipment requirements for oil tankers.
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Regulation 9 of Chapter II of Annex I to the Convention is hereby amended- ( a) by the substitution for item (iv) of subparagraph (a) of paragraph (I) of the following item: · the instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content does not exceed 20 [60] 30 litres per nautical mile;"; ·' . · ' ·, • -.~ - . - . 0 0 • • • • : 0 0 , ' "(iv) 0 (b) by the substitution for subparagraph (b) of paragraph (1) of the following · · ' ': • subparagraph: "(b) from a shi of 400 tons ross tonna e and above other than an oil tanker and from machinery space bilges excluding cargo pump-room 25 bilges of an oil tanker unless mixed with oil cargo residue: (i) · the ship is not within a special area; · (ii) the ship is proceeding en route; (iii) the oil content of the eftluent without dilution does not exceed 15 parts per million; and .: · 30 (iv) the ship has in operation equipment as required by Regulation 16 of this Annex."; . •· · 0 (c) by the substitution for paragraph (4) of the following paragraph: · - "( 4) The provisions of pi:uigraph ( l) of this Regulation shall not apply to the discharge of clean or segregated ballast or unprocessed oily 35 mixtures which without dilution have ari oil content not exceeding 15 parts per million and which do not originate from cargo pump-room _ bilges and are not mixed with oil cargo residues. [The provisions of subparagraph -(l)(b) of this Regulation shall not apply to the discharge of · the processed oily mixture, provided that all of the 40 following conditions are satisfied: (a) 'the oily mixture does not originate from cargo pump-room · (b) (c) . : · parts per million; and · (d) the oily mixture is not mixed with oil cargo residues; the oil content of the effluent without dilution does not exceed 15 45 . · the ship has in operation oil filtering equipment complying with ! bilges; · ' · . . . ' · ·· .. ,. " : l . ~ · (d) by the addition of the fo11owing paragraph: .,,0 . ,. Regulation 16(7) Of this Annex~] !~; and ' • _ . · . : • 0 • • _ · ,, ~· ··: < .. : •• 7 In the case of a shi , referred to in Re illation 16 6 of this Annex, 50 0 ' • • • not fittedwith equipment requiredoby Regulation 16(1) or (2) of this Annex, the provisions of paragraph (l)(b) of this Regulation will not apply until 6 July 1998 or the date on which the ship is fitted with such equipment, whichever is the earlier. Until this date any discharge from ~ . ' • .'I • ' • I ~ ( • , 16 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE. 8 NOVEMBER 1996 lNTERNATIONALCONVENTIONFORTHEPREYENTIONOF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT Acr, 1996 , . . machinery space bilges into the sea of oil or oily mixtures from such ship shall be prohibited except when all the following conditions are satisfied: the oily mixture does not originate from the cargo pump-room (a) bilges; the oily mixture is not mixed with oil cargo residues; (b) the ship is not within a special area; . (c) the ship is more than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land; . ' (d) the ship is proceeding en route; (e) the oil content of the eftluerit is less than 100 parts per: million; and . (f) ·(g) the ship has in operation oily-water separating equipment of a 10 design app-roved by the Administration, taking into account the . SJ2eCification recommended by the Organization*.".' · Amendment of Regulation io of Chapter II of Annex I to Conventi«?n : . ..· •. · .. : . • • .. - 5 -~- . . . .. 6. Regulation I 0 of Chapter II of Annex I to the Convention is hereby amended ( a) by the substitution for paragraph (1) of the following paragraph: 15 . ,· ' •, . • : .. (1) For the purposes of this Annex the special areas are the Mediterranean Sea area, the Baltic Sea area, the Black Sea area, the Red Sea area, [and] the Gulfs area, the Gulf of Aden area and the Antarctic area, which are defined as follows: (a) The Mediterranean Sea area means the Mediterranean Sea proper 20 including the gulfs and seas therein _with the boundary betw'een the Mediterranean and the Black Sea constituted by the 4l"N parallel · and boundedto the west by the Straits of Gibraltar at the meridian ._, . -. of 5"36'W. - · ' · - .(b) .. The Baltic Sea. area ~e~s theBaltic Sea proper with the Gulf of 25 Bothnia, the Gulf of Finland and the entrance to the Baltic Sea c • . .. -... bounded by the par~llel of the Skaw in the Skagerrak at 57•44.8'N . . (c) : The Black Sea area means the Black Sea proper with the boundary . between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea constituted by the parallel4l.N. . (d) The Red Sea area means the Red Sea proper including the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba bounded at the south by the rhumb line between Ras si Ane (12"8.5'N, 43.19.6'E) and Husn Murad (12.40.4'N, . 43.30.2'E). , . ·. , . · · . . . 30 (e) The Gulfs area means the' sea area -located north west of the rhumb 35 line between Ras al Hadd (22"30'N, 59.48'E) and Ras [ei]Al Fasteh , (25"04'N, 61.25'E).. . The Gulf of Aden area means that art of the Gulf of Aden between the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea bounded to the west by the rhumb line betweenRas si Ane (12"8.5'N, 43"19.6'E) and Husn Murad 40 (12.40.4'N, 43"30.2'E) and to the east by,the.rhumb line between r Ras Asir (11"50'N, 51.16.9'E) and Ras. Fartak (l5.35'N, - ., ; ' (g) ~~13:~:~tic -~~a ~ean~ · ~~ ,sea ~ea. ·~outh of 60. south ... , - -- 45 (b) by. the substitution for subparagraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph (2) of the , _ - latitude." · . · · · ... . : · • •• •• > • • • • • , ' - following subparagraphs, respectively: · .. "(a) any discharge into the sea .of oil or oily mixture from any oil tanker, ;·[and] or any ship of ~00 _tOns g~oss ton~age and above other than an oil tanker, shall be prphibited, while in a special area. In respect of 50 · · .. ~ ... , the Antarctic area, any discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture , from any ship shall be prohibited;. . , . · .. . • J •• -' l . ----· ~ . ·' ·· - ... 1 ·. *Reference is made to the Recommendation on International Performance and Test. Specifications for Oily-Water Separating Equipment and Oil Content Meters adopted by the Organization by resolution A.393(X). 18 No. 17561. Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 · INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVE!'fllON Of POLLliTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACf, 1996 ' (b)' any discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture from a ship ofless than 400 tons gross tonnage, other than an· oil tanker, shall be · •. prohibited while in a special area. except when the oil content of the effluent without dilution does not exceed 15 parts per million. [or alternatively when all of the following conditions are satisfied: 5 (i) the ship is proceeding en route; . · (ii) the oil content of the emuentis less than 100 parts permillton; . ·:(iii) the discharge is made as far as practicable from the land, but in no case less than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land]"; (c) , by the substitution for item (v) of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (3) of the and. . ·.·, . · ' , following item: . "(v) the ship has in operation oil filtering equipment complying with Regulation 16[(7)] ill of this Annex; and~';. (d) by the substitution in subparagraph (b) of paragraph (7) for the words 15 · . . { precedingitem(i)ofthefollowingwords: ·:~.• ., .. _ ~r~i · __ ._: ·, · ~· ::l "Red Sea area, [and] Gulfs area and the Gulf of Aden area:"; and (e). by the addition of the following paragraph: . . " 8 Notwithstandin ara ra h 7 , the followin rules shall a I to the Antarctic area: . . (a) The Government of each Party to the Convention whose ports are used by ships departing en route or arriving from the Antarctic area . undertakes to ensure that as soon as practicable adequate facilities are pro.vided ·for. the reception of all. sludge; dirty ballast, tank washing water, and other oily residues and mixtures from all ships 25 · without causing undue delay, and according to the needs of the ships using them . . 20 (b) The Government of each Party to the Convention shall ensure that all ships entitled to fly its flag, before entering the Antarctic area, are fitted with a tank or tanks of sufficient capacity on board for the 30 . retention of all sludge, dirty ballast, tank washing water and other .. : oily residues and mixtures while operating in the area and have · '<: · · conciuded agreements to discharge such oily residues at a reception · facility after leaving the area.".. • ' · 1 ' ~ ; 'i ' ' . :.:. Insertion of Regulations 13F and 13G in Chapter II of Annex I to Convention ._,. ... : : '- ~ - i: ' . ·.- ' , . . -t- . . , I I~ 0 .o l' ' .-. 35 , 7. The following Regulations are hereby. inserted in Chapter II of Annex I to the Convention after Regulation 13E: ."Regulation 13F Prevention of Oil Pollution in event of Collision or Stranding . ~ ; f This Re uiailon~shall a ~. - . :-.. . . : I . to oil tankers of 600 tons deadwei ht and 40 . t .-. . . ., ' · above-. ··, . , (a) ·for which the building contract is placed on or after 6 July 1993; (b) . in the absence of a building contract. the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after6 January 1994; (c) ·the delivery of which is on or after 6 July 1996; or (d) which have undergone a major conversion- . ' ... (i) : for which the contract is placed after 6 July 1993; (ii) in the absence of a contract, the construction work of which is begun after 6 January 1994; or ... · ·· · (iii) which is completed after 6 July 1996. 45 50 ; •: t : ' • , .· · (2) Every oil tanker of 5 000 tons deadweight and above shall: '-~. ·: . . ··. (a). in lieu ofR~gulatiof113E, as applicable, comply vvith the requirements ; ..... . I ' . · T 20 No. 17561 Act No. 66;1??6 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF · POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACf, 1996 ( .. -·· ~ . ' of paragraph (3) unless it is subject to the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (5); and · , ' (b) comply, if applicable, with the requirements of paragraph (6). ·. (3) The entire cargo tank length shall be protected by ballast tanks or spaces other than cargo or fuel oil tanks as follows: (a) ·Wing tanks or spaces • 5 Wing tanks or spaces shall extend either for ihe full depth of the ship's side or from the top of the double bottom to the uppermost deck, disregarding a rounded gunwale where fitted. They shall be arranged ', such that the cargo tanks are located inboard of the moulded line of the 10 ,:· . side shell plating, nowhere less than the distance w which, as shown in _ figure 1; is measured at any cross-section at right angles to the side shell, as specified below: w = 0.5 + DW/20 000 (m); or w = 2.0 m, whichever is the lesser. The minimum value of w = 1.0 m. (b) Double bottom tanks or spaces 15 . · .. · . At any cross-section the depth of each double bottom tank or space · shall be such that the distance h between the bottom of the cargo tanks · and the moulded line of the bottom shell plating measured at right 20 angles to the bottom shell plating as shown in figure 1 is not less than specified below: h = B/15 (m); or · h = 2.0 m, whichever is the lesser. The minimum value of h = 1.0 m. 25 (c) Tum of the bilge area or at locations without a clearly defined tum of the bilge When the distances h and w are different, the distance w shall have preference at levels exceeding 1.5h above the baseline as shown in figure 1. ' : · · 30 · (d). The aggregate capacity of ballast tanks On crude oil tankers of 20 000 tons deadweight and above and product . carriers of 30 000 tons deadweight and above, the aggregate capacity of wing tanks, double bottom tanks, forepeak tanks and afterpeak tanks shall not be less than the capacity of segregated ballast tanks 35 necessary to meet the requirements of Regulation 13. Wing tanks or spaces and double bottom tanks used to meet the requirements of Regulation 13 shall be located as uniformly as practicable along the cargo tank length. Additional segregated ballast capacity provided for reducing longitudinal hull girder bending stress, trim, etc., may be 40 located anywhere within the ship. (e) Suction wells in cargo tanks Suction wells in cargo tanks may protrude into the double bottom below the boundary line defined by the distance h provided that such wells are as small as practicable and the distance between the well 45 bottom and bottom shell plating is not less than 0.5h. (f)· Ballast and cargo piping ·. · Ballast piping and other piping such as sounding and vent piping to ·ballast tanks shall not pass through cargo tanks. Cargo piping and similar piping to cargo tanks shall not pass through ballast tanks. 50 Exemptions to this requirement may be granted for short lengths of piping, provided that they are completely welded or equivalent · thereto. · : · 22 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENTGAZETTE.8NOVEMBERI~6 ThiTERNATIONALCO~ONFORTHEPRE~ONOF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AM:ENDMENT ACf, 1~6 Figure 1-Cargo tank boundary lines for the purpose of paragraph ( 3) ; (4) (a) Double bottom tanks or spaces as required by paragraph (3)(b) may be dispensed with, provided that the design of the tanker is such that the cargo and vapour pressure exerted on the bottom shell plating forming a single boundary between the cargo and the sea does not exceed the 5 external hydrostatic water pressure, as expressed by the following formula: f X he X Pc X g + J()()b.,p ~ dn X Ps X g where: · he = height of cargo in contact with the bottom shell plating in metres Pc =maximum cargo density in t/m3 dn = minimum operating draught under any expected loading condi- . Ps. = density of sea water in t/m3 b.P = maximum set pressure of pressure/vacuum valve provided for tion in metres · · . · · 10 15 the cargo tank in bars · f = safety factor = l.l . g = standard acceleration of gravity (9.81 m/s2 ). · . . (b) Any horizontal partition necessary to fulfil the above requirements · shall be located at a height of not less that B/6 or 6 metres, whichever is the lesser, but not more than 0.6D, above the baseline where D·is the moulded 20 depth amidships: (c) The location of wing tanks or spaces shall be as defined in paragraph (3)(a) except that, below a level 1.5h above the baseline where h is as defined in paragraph (3)(b), the cargo tank boundary line may be vertical down to the bottom plating, as shown in figure 2. 25 24 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACf, 1996 w I •. · ',~- '<. . ' ·· ... · .. ···-~ ·-- ··· . .. -· ' I I I I I I L I ! I I I i i .. . -J\ • • ' •·. .• - Figure 2-Cargo tank boundary li;.,e;jo~ the purp~s~ lJjparag~aph(4) ~ : .) . . 5 Other methods of desi' it and co~stru~ti~n ~f o'il tankers rna also be ~ I accepted as alternatives to the. requirements prescribed in paragraph (3), provided that such 'methods' ensure' at lf!asi the 's~e level of protection against oil pollution in the event of collision or stranding and are approved 5 in principle by the Marine Environme-nt Protection Committee based on , ' ·· 1 guidelines developed by the Organization. :: · . . ·. · (6) For oil . tankers of 20 000 tons · deadweight and above the damage assumptions prescribed in Regulation 25(2)(b) shall be supplemented by the following assumed bottofil raking 'damage: · , . - (a). longitudiniil extent: . ' .. · ,; .::. . .· .: . • .. ' ... (i) ships of 75 000 tons de~dweight and above:' ; 0.6L measured from the fo,nvard p'eqjendkular; . (ii) ships of less than 75 000 tons deadweight: · . . . 0.4L measured from ~e forward p~rpendic~lar; ... . (b) 1 , transverse extent: B/3 anywhere in the bottom; ... . ' ' . (c) vertical extent: bn~achof the outer hull, . . , (7) Oil linkers of less than 5 000 tons deadweight shall: (a) - at least be fitted with double bottom tanks or spaces having such a · '• . . 10 15 depth that the distance h specified in paragraph (3)(b) complies with 20 the following: h = B/15 (m) with a minimum value of h = 0.76 m; in the tum of the bilge area and at locations without a clearly defined turn of the bilge, the cargo tank boundary line shall run parallel to the 25 line of the mid-ship flat bottom as shown in figure 3; and (b) be provided with cargo tanks so arranged that the capacity o( each cargo tank does not exceed 700 m3 unless wing tanks or spaces are arranged in accordance with paragraph (3)(a) complying with the following: w = 0.4 + 2.4 DW/20 000 (m) with a minimum value of w = 0.76 m. 30 26 No. 17561 Act No. 66,'1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR 1lffi PREVENTION OF · POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 .1 :I I! ~ I , , I I : I : i 'L' ~~--~~~----~ h • ... ' Figure 3-Ca,Xo tank boundary lines for the purpose of paragraph (7) - 8 Verify source ↗
Oil shall not be carried in an s ace extendin fmward of a collision
AI-assisted research summary: Oil tankers must not carry oil in the space forward of the collision bulkhead, and Administrations must consider safety aspects when approving tanker design and construction.
8 Oil shall not be carried in an s ace extendin fmward of a collision bplkhead located in accordance with Regulation 11-1/11 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. An oil tanker that is not required to have a collision bulkhead in accordance with that Regulation shall not carry oil in- any space extending forward of the transverse plane perpendicular to the centreline that is located as if it were a collision bulkhead located in accordance with that Regulation~- ,;-. · ' (9) In approving the design and construction of oil tankers to be built in accordance with the provisions_ of this Regulation, Adn:!inistrations shall 10 5 . , ; ..... ; •·- have due regard to the general safety aspects including· the need for the .' maintenance and inspection of wing and double bottom tanks or spaces . . . . · l ~ · r · ~ ,-~ · . ~ ' Regulation 13G : ; -: ·Prevention· of Oil Pollution in the event of Collision or Stranding: • :' .. _ - · · Measures for Existing Tankers . ' ... ,_., .· (a) · apply to crude oil tankers of 20 000 tons deadweight and above and to product carriers of 30 000 tons deadweight and above, which are contracted, the keels of which are laid, or which are delivered before the dates specified in Regulation 13F(l) of this Annex; (b) not apply to oil tankers complying with Regulation 13F of this Annex, which are contracted, the keels of which are laid, or are delivered ' '' before the dates specified in Regulation l3F(l) of this Annex; and _(c) _ not apply to oil tankers covered by subparagraph (a) which comply 15 ·20 with Regulation l3F(3)(a) and (b), (4) or (5) of this Annex, except that 25 the requirement for minimum distances between cargo tank bound aries and the ship's side and bottom plating need not be met in all respects. In that event, the side protection distances shall not be less than those specified in the International Bulk Chemical Code for type · 2 cargo tank location and the bottom protection · shall comply with 30 Regulation I3E(4)(b) of this Annex. (2) The requirements of this Regulation shall take effect as from 6 July .1995.- . • , (3) (a) An oil tanker to which this Regulation applies shall be subject to an enhanced programme of inspections during periodical, intermediate and 35 annual surveys, the scope and frequency of which shall at least comply with the guidelines developed by the Organization~ .·· ' . . 28 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENTGAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR TilE PREVENTION OF ' POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACf, 1996 (b) An oil tanker over five years of age to which this Regulation applies shall have on board, available to the competent authority of any Government of a State Party to the present Convention, a complete file of the survey reports, including the results of all scantling measurement required, as well as the statement of structural work carried out. 5 (c) The file referred to in subparagraph (b) shall be accompanied by a condition evaluation ·report, containing conclusions on the structural condition of the ship and its residual scantlings, endorsed to indicate that it has been accepted by or on behalf of the flag Administration. This file and condition evaluation report shall be prepared in a standard format as 10 contained iri the guidelines developed by the Organization. (4) An oil tanker not meeting the r~quirerrients of a newoil tanker as defined in Regulation 1(26) of this Annex shall comply with the · requirements of Regulation 13F of this Annex not later than 25 years after -its date of delivery, unless wing tanks or double bottom spaces, not used for 15 the carriage of oil and meeting the width and height requirements of Regulation 13E( 4 ). cover at least 30% of L, for the full depth of the ship on each side or at least 30% of the projected bottom shell area LPA .. within the length L,. wh!!re L, and the projected bottom shell area LPA_. are as defined in Regulation: 13E(2), in which case compliance with Regulation 13F is 20 . required not later than 30 years after its date of delivery. ' . ; __ , _ • ; - (5) An oil tanker meeting the requirements of a new oil tanker as defined . in Regulation 1 (26) of this Annex shall comply ·.with the requirements of . Regulation 13F ,of this Annex not later than 30 years after its date of · delivery. , ., , · · 25 (6) Any new ballast and 'load conditions resulting from the application of paragraph (4) of this .Regulation shall_ be. subject to approval of the Administration which shall h~ve regard, in particular, to ~OJ1gitudinal and local strength, intact stability and, if applicable, damage ~ta~ility. ·· (7) Other structural or operational arrangements such as hydrostatically 30 balanced loadin-g may be accepted .·as alternatives to, the requirements prescribed in paragraph (4), provided that such .alternatives ensure at least the same level of protection against oil pollution in the event of collision or stranding and are approved by the Administration based on guidelines developed by the Organization.'';_ . . . . ; . . .. ,. , . · .. 35 Amendment of Regulation 15 of Chapter II of Annex I to Convention ; . . ·· 8. Regulation 15 of Chapter II of Annex I to the Convention is hereby amended by the · substitution for subparagraph {a) of paragraph (3) of the following subparagraph: "(a) An oil discharge , monitoring, and control .system ,approved by the . Administration shall be fitted. In considering the design of the oil content meter to 40 be incorporated in the system. the Administration shall . have regard to the specification recommended by the Organization.* The system shall be fitted with a recording device to provide a continuous· re'cord of the discharge in litres per . nautical mile and total quantity discharged, or the oil content and rate of discharge. This record shall be identifiable as to time and date and shall be kept for at least 45 . three years. The oil discharge monitor and control system shall come into operation · when there is any discharge of effluent into the sea and shall be such as will ensure that any discharge of oily mixture is automatically stopped when the instantaneous rate of discharge of oil exceeds that permitted by Regulation 9(1)(a) of this Annex. ,, _J ! ·. •Reference · is made to the Recommendation on International Perfonnance Specifications for Oily-Water Separating Equipment and Oil Content Meters adopted by the Organization by resolution A.233(VII). 30 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR TilE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996· Any failure of this monitoring and control system shall stop the discharge and be noted in the Oil· Record Book, A manually operated alternative method shall be provided and may be used in the event of such failure, but the defective unit shall . be made operable [before the oil tanker commences its next ballast voyage unless it is proceeding to a repair port] as soon as possible. The port State authority may allow the tanker with a defective unit to undertake one ballast · · · voyage before proceeding to a repair port. The oil discharge monitoring and control system shall be designed and installed in compliance with the Revised Guidelines and Specifications for Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems for Oil Tankers developed by the Organization.* Administrations may accept such specific 10 arrangements as detailed in the Guidelines and Specifications: ••. 5 Substitution of Regulation 16 of Chapter II of Annex I to Convention ' . - 9 Verify source ↗
The following Regulation is hereby substituted for Regulation 16 of Chapter II of
AI-assisted research summary: Ships over 10,000 tons must have oil filtering equipment and related alarms/stopping systems, and the Administration may waive some requirements for certain ships on special-area voyages if stated conditions are met.
9. The following Regulation is hereby substituted for Regulation 16 of Chapter II of Annex! to the Convention:· "Regulation 16 . . . ;· · t . 15 .. Oil· Discharge Monitoring and Control System . and Oil Filtering Equipment. tons gross tonnage shall be fitted with oil filtering equipment complying ·, . with paragraph ( 4) of this Regulation. Any such ship which carries large 20 quantities of oil fuel shall comply with paragraph (2) of this Regulation or ·paragraph (l) of Regulation 14. (2) Any ship oflO 000 tons gross tonnage and above shall be provided with oil filtering equipment, and with arrangements for an alarm and for automatically stopping any discharge of oily mixture when the oil content in the eftluent exceeds 15 parts per million. (3) (a) The Administration may waive the requirements of paragraphs (l) and (2) of this Regulation for any ship engaged exclusively on voyages within special areas provided that all of the following conditions are complied with: (i) the ship is fitted with a holding tank having a volume adequate, to the satisfaction of the Administration, for the total retention on board of the oily bilge water; (ii) all oily bilge water isretained on board for subsequent discharge to reception facilities; ·· 25 30 35 . (iii) the Administration has determined that adequate reception facilities are available to receive such oily bilge water in a sufficient riumber of . ports or terminals at which the ship calls;. . .. . (iv) the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, when required, is endorsed to the effect that the ship is exclusively engaged on 40 voyages within special areas; and the quantity, time, and port of the discharge are recorded in the Oil Record Book. (v) (b) The Administration shall ensure that ships of less than 400 tons gross tonnage are equipped, as far as practicable, to retain on board oil or oily 45 mixtures or discharge them in accordance with the requirem_ents of Regulation 9(l)(b) of this Annex. . • . . ( 4) Oil filtering equipment referred to in paragraph ( 1) of this Regulation shall be of a design approved by the Administration and shall be such as will ensure that any . oily mixture discharged into the sea after passing 50 through the system has an oil content not exceeding 15 parts per million. In *Reference is made to the Revised Guidelines and Specifications for Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems for Oil Tankers adopted by the Organization by resolution [A.496(XII)] A.586(14). 32 No.l7561 Act No. 66, 1996 · GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INlERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF .· POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT. 1996 considering the design of such equipment, the _Administration shall have regard to the specifications recommended by the Organization* . . (5) Oil filtering equipment referred to in paragraph (2) of this Regulation .. shall be of a design approved by the Administration and shall be such as will· ensure that any oil mixture discharged into the sea after passing 5 through the system or systems has an oil content not exceeding 15 parts per . . . . million. It shall be provided with alarm arrangements to indicate when this · : .Jevel cannot be maintained. The system shall also be provided with ·.arrangements such as will ensure. that any discharge of_ oil ·mixtures is automatically stopped when the oil content of the effiuent exceeds 15 parts 10 . per million. In considering the design of such equipment, the Administra tion shall have regard to the specification recommended by the Organiza tion*. (6) For ships delivered before 6 July 1993 the requirements of this Regulation shall apply from 6 July 1998 provided that these ships can 15 operate with oily-water separating equipment (1 00 ppm equipment).". Amendment of Regulation 17 of Chapter II of Annex I to Convention - 10 Verify source ↗
Regulation 17 of Chapter II of Annex I to the Convention is hereby amended by
AI-assisted research summary: A new rule is added saying piping to and from sludge tanks must not have a direct overboard connection, except for the standard discharge connection in Regulation 19.
10. Regulation 17 of Chapter II of Annex I to the Convention is hereby amended by the addition of the following paragraph: : . , "(3) Piping to and from sludge tanks shall have no direct connection overboard, 20 other than the standard discharge connection referred to in Regulation 19. ". ' Amendment of Regulation 21 of Chapter II of Annex I to Convention - 11 Verify source ↗
Regulation 21 of Chapter II of Annex I to the Convention is hereby amended
AI-assisted research summary: The provision amends an existing rule so that, in special areas and subject to another regulation, discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture is prohibited unless the discharge’s oil content without dilution does not exceed 15 parts per million.
11. Regulation 21 of Chapter II of Annex I to the Convention is hereby amended ( a) by the substitution for subparagraph (c) of the following subparagraph: · "(c) [in any special areaandl subject to the provisions of Regulation 11 25 of this Annex, the discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture shall be prohibited except when the oil content of the discharge without dilution does not exceed 15 parts per million."; and · ·. (b) by the deletion of subparagraph (d). , Amendment of Regulation 24 of Chapter III of Annex I to Convention 30 - 12 Verify source ↗
Regulation 24 of Chapter III of Annex I to the Convention is hereby' amended by
AI-assisted research summary: This section changes the rule for cargo-tank length limits on ships, using different maximum lengths depending on bulkhead configuration.
12. Regulation 24 of Chapter III of Annex I to the Convention is hereby' amended by the substitution for paragraph (4) of the following paragraph: "(4) The len th of each car o tank shall not exceed 10 inetres or one of the •' following values, whichever is the greater: (a) where no longitudinal bulkhead is provided inside the cargo tanks: · 35 - (0.5 bi/B +0.1)L. : but not to exceed O.iL . I (b) where a centreline longitudinalbulkhead is provided inside the cargo tanks: · ·· ( c j where two or more longitudinal bulkheads are provided inside the cargo tanks: 40 . (0.25 bi/B + 0.15)L . . .. . .· · (i) for wing cargo tanks: 0.2L (ii) · for centre cargo tanks: · . (1) (2) if bi/B is equal to or greater than one fifth:0.2L if bi/B is less thimone fifth:'· · · - where no centreline longitudinal bulkhead is provided: . - where a centreline longitudinal bulkhead is provided: (0.5 bi/B + O.l)L (0.25 bi/B + 0.15)L ·· 45 '(d) hi is the minimum distance from the ship's side to the outer longitudinal bulkhead of the tank iri question measured inboard at right angles to the 50 centreline at the level corresponding to the assigned summer freeboard.". *Reference is made to the Recommendation on International Performance and Test Specifications for Oily-Water Separating Equipment and Oil Content Meters adopted by the Organization by resolution A.393(X). ,. :. _. · 34 · No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 ~RNATIONALCONVENTlONFORTHEPRE~ONOF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACf, 1996 · . Addition; of Chapter IV to Annex I to Co_nvention - 13 Verify source ↗
The Convention is hereby amended by the addition to Annex I to the Convention
AI-assisted research summary: Certain large oil tankers and other large ships must carry an approved shipboard oil pollution emergency plan.
13. The Convention is hereby amended by the addition to Annex I to the Convention of the following Chapter: · · · · "CHAPTER IV-PREVENTION ' OF ' POLLUTION ARISING FROM AN OIL POLLUTION INCIDENT 5 . : . -... :-_,; Regulation .26 :, __ ·-:·.. . : ~ .r Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans . . . (1) Every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage and'above and every ship other than an oil tanker of 400 tons gross tonnage and above shall carry on board a shipboard oil 'pollution emergency plan approved by the Adrninis- 10 tration. In the case of ships built before 4 April 1993 this requirement shall apply 24 months after that date. · • ' ' ' \ , (2) Such a plan shall be in accordance with guidelines* developed by the Organization and ·written in the working language of the master and officers. The plan shall consist at least of: (a) The procedure to be followed by the master or other persons having charge of the ship to report an oil pollu.tion incident, as required in Article . 8 and Protocol I of the present Convention,: based on the guidelines developed by the Organization**; · 15 (b) the list of authorities or persons to be contacted in the event of an oil 20 pollution incident;· · · (c) a detailed description of the action to be taken immediately by persons on board to reduce or control the discharge of oil following the incident; and · · ': · (d) the procedures and point of contact on the ship for co-ordinating 25 shipboard action with national and local authorities in combating the pollution.','. · Substitution of Forms A and B of Appendix II to Annex I to Convention - 14 Verify source ↗
The following Forms are hereby substituted for Forms A and B of Appendix II to
AI-assisted research summary: This provision replaces Forms A and B in Appendix II to Annex I with the new forms shown in the section.
14. The following Forms are hereby substituted for Forms A and B of Appendix II to Annex I to the Convention: ':_:· 30 "FORMA ~ . .' . (Revised 1991) SUPPLEMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE (IOPP CERTIFICATE) RECORD OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIP.MENT FOR SffiPS OTHER 35 THAN OIL TANKERS- in respect of the provisions of Annex I to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 197 8 relating thereto (hereinafter referred to as 'the Convention'). *Reference is made tei 'Guid~lines for the de~elopme~t of shipboard ~il pollution emergency plans' to be developed by the Organization. **Reference i~ made to General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and Ship Reporting ·Requirements, including Guidelines for Reporting Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods, Harmful Substances and/or Marine Pollutants adopted by the Organization by resolution A.648( 16). · · 36 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 mTERNATIONALCONVENTIONFORTHEPRE~ONOF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT Acr, 1996 Notes: - 1 Verify source ↗
This form is to be used for the third type of ships as categorized in the IOPP
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says which form is used for certain ship types under the IOPP Certificate.
1. This form is to be used for the third type of ships as categorized in the IOPP Certificate, i.e. 'ships other tlian any of the above'. For oil tankers and ships other than oil tankers with cargo tanks coming under Regulation 2(2) of Annex I to the Convention, Form B shall be used: . · ·. . · · - 2 Verify source ↗
This Recordshalrbe permanently attached to. the' IOPP Certificate. The
AI-assisted research summary: The record must be permanently attached to the IOPP Certificate, and the IOPP Certificate must be kept on board the ship at all times.
2. This Recordshalrbe permanently attached to. the' IOPP Certificate. The IOPP Certificate shall be available on board the ship at all times. - 3 Verify source ↗
If the language ofthe original Record is neither English nor French, the text
AI-assisted research summary: If the original Record is neither English nor French, the text must include a translation into English or French.
3. If the language ofthe original Record is neither English nor French, the text shall include a translation into one of these_ languages. - 4 Verify source ↗
Enlries in' boxes. shall be n1ade by. inserting either .a cross (X) for the
AI-assisted research summary: Entries in the boxes must be marked with a cross (X) for “yes” and “applicable,” or with a dash for “no” and “not applicable.”
4. Enlries in' boxes. shall be n1ade by. inserting either .a cross (X) for the . answers- 'yes' and 'applicable' or a dash{__.:_) for the answers 'no' and 'not ·applicable' as appropriate. · · . . . . . .· ·· - 5 Verify source ↗
Regulations mentioned in this Record refer to regulations of Annex I to the
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines what “regulations” and “resolutions” mean for the record, and then lists ship particulars and status fields.
5. Regulations mentioned in this Record refer to regulations of Annex I to the Convention and resolutions refer to those adopted by ·the Interqational Mariti~e Organization. · · 5 10 15 l. PARTICULARS OF SHIP · · 1.1 Name of ship.: .. .' ..................................... ~ ................ ~· .... ; ...... : ............................ .. · · 1.2 · Distinctive number or letters ..... : ........ ;: ............. :.: ........... ~ ... : .... :: .................... .. l.3 Port of registry .......... ~ .... : ........ : .... : .. :.: ..... : .. : ...... ~ ... :.:: .. : ............. ~ ...................... .. 1.4· Gross tonnage ..... ; ........ : ......................... .-............................................................. 20 1.5 Date of build: 1.5.1 Date of building contract .............. ; ......... ; ........... ~ ..... :' ........................... .. 1.5.2 Date on which keel was laid or ship was at a similar stage of · construction ......................................................... : .................................. . 1.5.3 Date of delivery ................................ : ............ :: .. .' .... ::.............................. 25 - 1.6 ·Major conversion (if applicable): · 1.6.1 Date of conversion contraCt ..... : ... ~ ....... : ................................................ .. 1.6.2 Date on which conversion was commenced .... ::: ...... : ........................... .. 1.6.3 Date of completion of conversion .......... : ... ;.; .... ,· ....... : .......................... .. · · ·: · . · · 1.7 Status of ship: · · · 1.7.1 New ship in accordance with Regulation 1(6) 1. 7.2 Existing ship in accordance with Regulation 1 (7) · · 1. 7.3 The ship has been accepted by the Administration as an · 'existing ship' under Regulation 1 {7) due to unfores'een·' · 30 D D ·' · · . D 35 delay in delivery .. - 2 Verify source ↗
EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONTROL OF OIL DISCHARGE FROM MACHIN·
AI-assisted research summary: The ship may carry ballast water in oil fuel tanks under normal conditions and may operate with existing equipment until 6 July 1998; a waiver is also stated for Regulation 16(1) or (2) if the listed voyage and holding-tank conditions are met.
2. EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONTROL OF OIL DISCHARGE FROM MACHIN· ERY SPACE BILGES AND OIL FUEL TANKS (Regulations 10 and 16) 2.1 Carriage of ballast water in oil fuel tanks: · 1 . '2.1.1 The ship may under normal conditions carry ballast water in ~~~~ · 2.2 Type of oil filtering equipment fitted: 2.2.1 Oil filtering (15 ppm) equipment (Regulation 16(4)) 2.2.2 Oil filtering (15 ppm) equipment with alarm and automatic · · stopping devlce (Regulation 16(5)) · · · · · · D~ D D 2.3 _The ship is allowed to operate with the existing equipment until 6 July 45 1998 (Regulation 16(6)) andfitted with: ' 2.3.1 Oily·water separating (100 ppm) equipment 2.3.2 Oil filtering (15 ppm) equipment without alarm 2.3.3 Oil filtering (15 ppm) equipment without alaim and manual ·· · · · stopping device 2.4 Approval standards: · · · ·· :; • D D D 50 2.4.1 The separating/filtering equipment: 0 .1 has been approved in accordance with resolution A.393(X) .2 has been approved in accordance with resolution A.233(VII) D .3 has been approved in accordance with national standards not 55 based upon resolution A.393(X) or A.233(VII) .4 · has not been approved · · · · · . , . • ,. i. -. ·' ·: - :.•· f . D D 38 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENTGAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 ThiTERNATIONALCO~ONFORTHEPRE~ONOF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 2.4.2 The process·unit has been approved in accordance with resolution A.444(XI) · 2.4.3 The oil content meter has been approved in accordance with · resolution A.393(X) ... . 0 0 · 2.5 Maximum throughput of the system is ...... ~ ..... ; ............................... m3/h 2.6 Waiver of Regulation 16 2.6.1 The requirements of Regulation 16( I) or (2) are waived in respect of the ship in accordance with Regulation ·16(3)( a); The ship is engaged exclusively on: .1 Voyages within special area(s): ................................. ;.............. ................................................................................................... .................................................................................................. 0 . . .. 2 Voyages within 12 nautical miles of the nearest land outside special area(s) restricted to: .................................................... . · • · 2.6.2 The ship is fitted with holding tank(s) having a volume of ..... m3 0 for the total retention on board of all oily bilge water · - 3 Verify source ↗
MEANS FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF OIL RESIDUES (SLUDGE)
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists fields for recording a ship’s oil residue (sludge) tanks and disposal methods.
3. MEANS FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF OIL RESIDUES (SLUDGE) 0 (Regulation 17) 3.1 The ship is provided with oil residue (sludge) tanks as follows:·· . . . - 5 10 15 20 Tank identification I• .. Tank Frames (fromHto) · .. .., Location Lateral Position Volume (m3 ) .. Total volume: .......... : ....... : ............ : ........ m3 .. 3.2 Means for the disposal of residues in addition to the provisions of 25 sludge tanks: ~ 0 . 3.2.1 . incinerator for oilrcsidues, capacity ..................... t'/h 0 : 3.2.2 auxiliary boiler suitable for burning oil residues · 3.2.3 tank for mixing oil residues with fuel oil, capacity .... : ...... , ....... m3 O 3.2.4 other acceptable means: ................................. ·................................. ' .. ................................... ; ........... : ........ ; ...... ; ......................... : ............... 0 30 - 4 Verify source ↗
STANDARD DISCHARGE CONNECTION (Regulation 19) . · ·
AI-assisted research summary: The ship is to have a pipeline for discharging bilge residues to reception facilities, fitted with a standard discharge connection under Regulation 19.
4. STANDARD DISCHARGE CONNECTION (Regulation 19) . · · 4.1 The ship is provided with a pipeline for the discharge of residues from machinery bilges to reception facilities, fitled with a standard discharge connection in accordance with Regulation ·19 · - 5 Verify source ↗
SHIPBOARD OIL POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLAN (Regulation 26)
AI-assisted research summary: The ship must carry a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan that complies with Regulation 26.
5. SHIPBOARD OIL POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLAN (Regulation 26) 0 35 5.1 The ship is provided with a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan in 0 compliance with Regulation 26 . . , . . · . 6. EXEMPTION 6.1 Exemptions have been granted by the Administration from the • 40 requirements of Chapter IT of Annex I to the.Convention in accordance with Regulation 2(4)(a) on those items listed under paragraph(s) .......... . ............................................................................................... , ............................... . ............................................................................ ~ ............... of this Record 0 - 7 Verify source ↗
EQUIVALENTS (Regulation 3)
AI-assisted research summary: The Administration may approve equivalents for certain Annex I requirements listed in the record.
7. EQUIVALENTS (Regulation 3) 7.1 Equivalents have been approved by the Administration for certain requirements of Annex I listed under paragraph(s) ................................. . ....................................................................... ; .................... of this Record 0 THIS IS .TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects. • , Issued at ............................................................................................. : ............................ . (Place of issue of the Record) · 45 50 · .............. 19 .. . (Signature of duly authorized officer issuing the Record) (Seal or stamp of the issuing authority, as appropriate) 55 ·.' 40 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INlERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUflON FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT Acr, 1996 FORMB (Revised 1991) SUPPLEMENT TO INTERNATIONAL OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION . · .. CERTIFICATE (IOPP CERTIFICATE) RECORD OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT FOR OIL TANKERS 5 in respect of the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, . 1973, as modified ·by the· Protocol · of 1978 relating thereto (hereinafter referred to as 'the Convention'). Notes: 1 - 1 Verify source ↗
This form is to be used for the third type of ships as categorized in the IOPP
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says which form must be used for certain ships and that the record must stay attached to the IOPP Certificate, while the certificate must be kept on board at all times.
1. This form is to be used for the third type of ships as categorized in the IOPP Certificate, i.e. • ships other than any of the above'. For oil tankers and ships other than oil tankers with cargo tanks coining under Regulation 2(2) of Annex I to the Convention, Form A shall be used. 2.: This Record · shall be permanently attached to the IOPP Certificate: The IOPP Certificate shall be available on board the ship at all times. - 3 Verify source ↗
If the language of the original Record is neither English nor French, the text
AI-assisted research summary: If the original Record is not in English or French, the text must include a translation into one of those languages.
3. If the language of the original Record is neither English nor French, the text _ shall include a translation into one of these languages. - 4 Verify source ↗
Entries in boxes shall be: made by inserting either a cross (X) for the
AI-assisted research summary: Boxes must be filled by marking yes/applicable with a cross (X) and no/not with a dash.
4. Entries in boxes shall be: made by inserting either a cross (X) for the . answers 'yes' and 'applicable' or a dash(_:_) forthe answers 'no' and 'not · - 5 Verify source ↗
Unless otherwise stated, Regulations mentioned in this Record refer to
AI-assisted research summary: Unless otherwise stated, references to “Regulations” in this record mean the relevant Annex I Regulations and related IMO-adopted resolutions.
5. Unless otherwise stated, Regulations mentioned in this Record refer to -· Regulations of Annex I to the Convention and Resolutions refer to those applicable' as appropriate. • · · 10 15 20 · · . adopted by the.International Maritime Organization. I. PARTICULARS OF SHIP 1.1 Name of ship .................................... ; .......... :..................................................... 25 1.2 Distinctive numbers or letters ............. ; ........................................................... .. 1.3 Port of registry ................................................................................................. . 1.4 Gross tonnage ................................................................ , ................ ; ................ .. 1.5 Carrying capacity of ship ..... :""":~ ............................ : ........ , .. , ................... (m3 ) 1.6 Deadweight of ship ....................................... (metric tons) (Regulation 1 (22)) 30 1.7 Length of ship ......................... ~ ........ .' ..... ~ .. ·-~ ................ (m) (Regulation 1(18)) 1.8 Date of build; . 1.8.1 Date of building contnict : .... ~ .. , .. : ................................. : ......... : ............... . 1.8.2 Date on which keel . was laid or ship was at a similar stage of . . . ·.: . . · . . . . construction ........ : ............... :: ....... .' .. ' ........... ::, ..................... : .. :.:................ 35 1.10 1.9 Major conversion(if applicable):'- · · · · 1.8.3 Date of delivery: ..... ~ ... : ....... : ...... : ... :, ........... : ...................... · ...... : ........... : .. . 1.9.1 Date of conversion contract' .. ; ... ::: ... ~.: . .' .. : ........ .' .......... ;' .. ;~.:.: ................... . 1.9.2 Date on which conversion was commenced .......................... ~ ... ; ........... . 1.9.3 Date of completion of conversion;:........................................................ 40 Status of ship: 1.10.1 New ship in accordance with Regulation 1(6) 1.10.2 Existing ship in accordance with Regulation 1(7) 1.1 0.3 New oil tanker in accordance with Regulation 1 (26) 1.1 0.4 Existing oil tanker in accordance with Regulation I (27) 1.1 0.5 The ship has been accepted by the Administration as an 'existing 0 D O O 45 · · · ship' under Regulation 1(7) due to unforeseen delay in delivery O 1.10.6 The ship has been accepted by the Administration as an 'existing ship' under Regulation 1(27) due to unforeseen delay in delivery 0 · · 50 1.10.7 The ship is not required to comply with the. provisions of' Regulation 24 due to unforeseen delay in delivery D 42 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTI>RNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR TilE PREVENTION OF · POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 , 1.11 Type of ship: · 1.11.1 Crude oil tanker 1.11.2 Product carrier 1.11.3 Crude oil/product carrier. 1.11.4 Combination carrier · · Lll.s' Ship,'other than an oil tanker, with cargo tanks cominf under Regulation 2(2) of Annex I to the Convention , , . 1.11 ."6 · Oil tanker dedicated to the· carriage of products referred to · . . , . . . . in Regulation 15(7) . . . 1.11.7 The ship, being designated as 'a 'ciudeoil tanker~ operating with. . . · . . . , . COW, is also designated as a 'product carrier' operating with .. CBT; for which a separate IOPP Certificate has also been issued D . 1.11.8 The ship, being designated as a 'product carrier' operating with · CBT, is also designated as a 'crude oil tanker' operating with. COW, for which a separate IOPP Certificate has also been issued D 15 D - 2 Verify source ↗
EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONTROL OF OIL DISCHARGE FROM MACHIN
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists oil-discharge control equipment options for a ship and allows some temporary or normal-condition uses of ballast water and existing equipment.
2. EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONTROL OF OIL DISCHARGE FROM MACHIN Lll.9 Chemical tanker carrying oil . · . . ERY SPACE BILGES AND OIL FUEL TANKS (Regulations 10 and 16) 2.1 Carriage of ballast water in oil fuel tanks: . / . · ·· 2.1.1 The ship may under normal conditions carry ballast' water in , 20 oil fuel tanks 2.2 Type of oil filtering equipment fitted: 2.2.1· Oil filtering (15 ppm) equipment (Regulation 16(4)) 2.2.2 Oil filtering (15 ppm) equipment with alarm and automatic stopping device (Regulation 16(5)) ' . · ' . 2.3 The ship is allowed to operate with the existing equipment until · 6 July 1998 (Regulation 16(6)) and fitted with: 2.3.1 Oily-water separating (100 ppm) equipment .. 2.3.2 Oil filtering (15 ppm) equipment without alarm · . 2.3.3 Oil filtering (15 ppm) equipment without alarm and manual D D 0 D .D . D 5 10 D D D 25 0 D 0 30 stopping device 2.4 Approval standards: : · 2.4.1. The separating/filt~ring equipment: . . . . · ' . , ... . . 1 has been approved in accordance with resolution A.393(X) D .2. has been approved in. accordance with resolution A.233(VII) D 35 .3 has been approved in accordance with national standards not based upon resolution A.393(X) or A.233(Vll) .. ... 2.4.2 . The process unit has been approved in accordance with . . · . . .4 . has not been approyed . . . . .. , resolution A.444(XI) . .. resolution A.393(X) • 2.4.3 _The oil content meter has been approved in accordance with .. · . 2.5 Maxtmum throughput of the system ts ....................... ~········_ .. : .......... m /h 2.6 Waiver of Regulation 16 . 2.6.1 The requirements of Regulation 16( 1) or (2) are waived in respect . . . . . . .. _ . . . , . . . 3 . of the ship in accordance with Regulation 16(3)(a). The ship is , engaged exclusively on:. . · .1 Voyages within special area(s): ....... : .. :.: ........ ~.~ ........ ." .............. . .. · . . .2 Voyages within 12 nautical miles of the nearest land outside special area(s) restricted to: ....... , ........... ; ................................ . ~ O ' o o 0 o o o o o o o o 0 0 0 o o o o o 0 o o o o o 0 . . 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 . . 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o fO o a a o •o o • o o o• o o 0 0 0 o o o oO 0 0 0 0 0 . I 0 0 0 0' oO o oo Oo 0 0 0 D D D 40 D 45 D 50 .................................................................................................. 0 • 2.6.2 The ship is fitted with holdingtank(s)having a volume of ......... m3 for the total retention on board of all oily bilge water 55 D 2.6.3 In lieu of the holding tank the ship is provided with arrangements to transfer bilge '!-Vater to the slop tank - 3 Verify source ↗
MEANS FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF OIL RESIDUES (SLUDGE)
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form for recording a ship’s oil residue (sludge) tanks and other acceptable disposal means.
3. MEANS FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF OIL RESIDUES (SLUDGE) 0 . . (Regulation 17} . . . . . 60 3.1 The ship is provided with oil residue (sludge) tanks as follows: 44 No.17561 Ad No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR TilE PREVENTION OF POLLlJTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 Tank identification Tank Frames (fromHto) Location Lateral Position Volume (m3 ) Total volume: .............................. ~ ......... m3 3.2 Means for the disposal of residues in addition to the pro~isions of . ; sludge tanks: 3.2.1 incinerator for oil residues, capacity .~ ....................................... (/h D D 3.2.2 auxiliary boiler suitable for burning oil residues D 3.2.3 tank for mixing oil residues with fuel oil, capacity ............ m3 3.2.4. other, accep~able means: ............................... ~ ... : ..... ~ ...................... .. . . · . .5 - 4 Verify source ↗
STANDARD DISCHARGE CONNECTION (Regulation 19)
AI-assisted research summary: A ship is described as having a pipeline for discharging residues from machinery bilges to reception facilities, fitted with a standard discharge connection under Regulation 19.
4. STANDARD DISCHARGE CONNECTION (Regulation 19) · . 4.1 The ship is provided with a pipeline for the discharge of residues . , from mac:hinery bilges to reception facilities, fitted with a 'standard· ,_ ' . . discharge connection in accordance witli Regulation 19 . . - 5 Verify source ↗
CONSTRUCTION (Regulations 13, 24 and 25) .
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists construction and equipment requirements for ships, including ballast tanks, crude oil washing, cargo tank limits, subdivision/stability, and double-hull or double-bottom compliance, with some exemptions.
5. CONSTRUCTION (Regulations 13, 24 and 25) . . '· . . 5.1 In accordance with the requirements' of Regulation 13, the ship is- 5.1.1 required to be provided with SBT, PL and COW • .. 5.1.2 required to be provided with SBT and PL · · ... · 5 .1.3 required to be provided with SBT . 5.1.4 required to be provided with SBT or COW 5.1.5 required to be provided with SBT or CBT 5.1.6 not required to comply with the requirements of Regulation 13 . . 5.2 Segregated ballas~ tanks (SBT): · · · · 0 10 0 .15 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 5.2.1 The ship is provided with SBT in compliance with .Regulation 13 0 5.2.2 The ship is provided with SBT, in compliance with · · · ·Regulation 13, which.are airanged in protective iocations (PL) . 25 in compliance with Regulation l3E · 5.2.3 SBT are distributed as follows: Tank: Volume (m3 ) Tank 0 30 Total volume: ~.: .................... · .. ·.·.~ ... :· ......... m3 5.3 Dedicated clean ballast tanks (CBT): . ., . 5.3.1 The ship is provided with CBT in compliance with Regulation 13A, and 0 may 'operate as a product carrier · · · 5.3.2 CBT are distributed as follows: · Tank Volume (m3) Tank ' ' • I , : ; 35 Total volume: -~~ ...... : ......... ~ ................... :.m3 5.3.3 The ship has been supplied with a valid Dedicated Clean Ballast • . . Tank Operation Manual, whiCh is dated ...... : ............ ~..................... 0 5.3.4 The ship has common piping and pump arrangements for ballasting · the CBT and handling cargo oil · D 40 5.3.5 The ship has separate independent piping and pumping arrangements for ballasting the CBT D 46 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 ~ GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INlERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR TiiE PREVENTION OF · POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 5.4 Crude oil washing (COW):· . 5.4.1 The ship is equipped with a cow system in compliance with Regulation 13B · - · 5.4.2 The ship is equipped with a COW system in compliance with Regulation 13B except that the effectiveness of the system has not been confirmed in accord!ffice with Regulation 13(6) and paragraph 4.2.1 0 of the Revised COW specifications (resolution A.446(XI)) · · · 5.4.3 The ship has been supplied with a valid Crude Oil Washing · · Operations and Equipment Manual, which is dated ..................... .. 5.4.4 The ship isnot required to be but is equipped with COW in compliance with the safecy aspects of Revised COW Specifications (resolution A.446(XI)) 5.5 Exemption from Regulation 13: · · 5.5.1 The ship is solely engaged in trade between ................................. . ......................................................................................................... ~ · ·' in accordance with Regulation 13C and"is therefore exempted' : • J • . . " ~ ·. ~ • • ; t : · from the requirements of Regulation 13 · · ! ·, ~ 5.5.2 The ship is operating 'with special ballast arrangements in ' accordance with Regulation 130 and is therefore exempted from the requirements of Regulation 13 :,, 5.6 Limitation· of size and arrangements of cargo tanks (Regulation 24): 5.6.1 The ship is required to be· constructed according to, and complies with, the requirements of Regulation 24'' 5.6.2 The ship is required to be constructed according to, and complies with, the requirements of Regulation 24(4) (see Regulation 2(2)) Subdivision and stability (Regulation 25): 5.7.1 The ship is required to be constructed according to, and complies · ~ with, the requirements of Regulation 25 · · 5.7.2 Information and data required under Regulation 25(5) have D 5 D D 10 D 15 D - 20 D D D D 25 30 i ' .. been supplied to the ship in an approved form ' · : · Double hull construction: , ' 5.8.1 The ship is required to be constrUcted according to Regulation 13F · . · D . and complies with the requirements of: .I • paragraph (3) (double hull construction). · .2 -paragraph (4) (mid-height deck tankers with double side construction) : .3 paragraph (5) (alternative method approved by the Marine Environment Protection Committee) 5.8.2 The ship is required to be constrUcted according to and complies with the requirements of Regulation 13F(7) (double bottom .· requirements) · 5.8.3 The ship is not required to comply with the requirements of '· · Regulation 13F · ·' 5.8.4 The ship is subject to Reguiation 13G and: - · · ·:. - · · · · D 35 D D D D 40 45 .1 .2 is required to comply with ~egulation13F not later than .............. ..... ..................... ..... ..... ... .......... ...... ..... ..................... ... D is so arranged that the following tanks or spaces are not used 5.7 I 5.8 . ·. for the carriage of oil ' · 5.8.5 The ship is not subject to Regulation 13G - 6 Verify source ↗
RETENTION OF OIL ON BOARD (Regulation 15)
AI-assisted research summary: This provision concerns ships’ retention of oil on board and lists equipment, tank, approval, exemption, and waiver conditions for Regulation 15.
6. RETENTION OF OIL ON BOARD (Regulation 15) 6.1 Oil discharge monitoring and control system: 6.1.1 The ship comes under category .............. oil tanker as defined in resolution A.496(XII) or A.586(14)* (delete as appropriate) 6.1.2 The system comprises: .l · control unit . , .2 .-computing unit .3 · calculating unit .. 6.1 ,3 The system is fitted with: . 0 D D D ·6o D *Oil tankers the keels of which are laid, or which are at a similar stage of construction, on or after 2 .2 · automatic stopping device ··a starting interlock · . . l , . October 1986 should be fitted with a system approved under resolution A.586(14). D D so D 55 48 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR Tiffi PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SlllPS AMENDMENT ACT. 1996 6.1.4 The oil content meter is approved under. the terms of resolution A.393(X) or A.586(14) (delete as appropriate) suitable for: .1 crude oil · .2 · black products .3 white products ' .4 oil-like noxious liquid substances as listed in the attachment to the Certificate · · · 6.1.5 The ship has been supplied with an operation manual for the oil ' 6.2 Slop tanks:· discharge monitoring and control system · · .· · ; · · . - : ' · .. • D D D · D D 5 · 10 6.2.1 The ship is provided with ..... : .... :.:. dedicated slop tank(s) with the total , which is ... ,..: % of the oil carrying capacity, in ' .. : .. . '. capacity of ...... : ..... m3 .: accordance with: . .'' :· . .1 Regulation 15(2)(c) . .2 ·Regulation 15(2)(c)(i) .3 Regulation 15(2)( c)(ii) .4 Regulation 15(2)(c)(iii). ' • ~ t : . 6.2.2 Cargo tanks have been designed as slop tanks . . . · 0 D 15 D D 0 ·· ..: , 6.3 . Oil/water interface d~tectcirs: · · · · · : . ' . . .. 6.3.1 The ship is provided with oiVwater interface detectors approved 20 -· , . . under the terms of resolution MEPC.5(XIII) . 6.4. Exe'mptions from Regulation 15: ·. , 0 6.4.'1 The ship is exempted from.the requirements of . ·· ~ 6.4.2 The ship is exempted from the requirements of.· .Regulation 15(1), (2) and (3) in accordance with Regulation 15(7) D · ·. RegiJlation 15(1), (2) and (3) in accordance with Regulation 2(2) 0 6.5, Waiver of Regulation 15:. . · · · · · ·· · 6.5.1 . The requirements of Regulation 15(3) are waived in respect of the ship in accordance with Regulation 15(5)(b). The ship is engaged exclusively on: : ~--. .1 Specific trade under Regulation._l3C: ................. : ........ ; ........ .. , · . 25 30 . -, :j i •'_j ..................... -........................................................................... D .2 Voyages within special area(s): ............................................ .. ................ ; .......................... , ......... :.;.......................................... .................................................................................................. D 35 ;3 · Voyages within 50 nautical miles of the nearest land outside special area(s) of 72 hours or less in duration restricted to: .. · ........................................................................................................ . ....... : ...... : ............ : ............... ; .................................. ;................... 0 40 . . . - 7 Verify source ↗
PUMPING; PIPING AND DISCHARGE ARRANGEMENTS (Regulation 18)
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists where certain ballast and oil discharge outlets are located and notes a special line for discharging ashore.
7. PUMPING; PIPING AND DISCHARGE ARRANGEMENTS (Regulation 18) 7.1 The overboard discharge outlets for segregated ballast are located: 7 .1.1 above the waterline . .· · 7 .1.2 below the waterline · · , 0 0 7.2 The overboard discharge outlets, other than the discharge manifold, 45 for clean ballast are located:* 7 .2.1 above the waterline 7.2.2 below the waterline 7.3 The overboard discharge outlets, other thari the discharge manifold, for dirty ballast water or oil contaminated water from cargo tank areas are located:* 7 .3.1 above the waterline 7.3.2 below the waterline in conjunction with the part flow arrangements in compliance with Regulation 18(6)(e) 7 .3.3 below the waterline D D 0 50 D O 55 7.4 Discharge of oil from cargo pumps and oil lines (Regulation 18(4) and (5)): 7 .4.1 Means to drain all cargo pumps and oil lines at the completion of cargo discharge: .1 drainings capable of being discharged to a cargo tank or slop tank D 60 *Only those ·outlets which can be monitored are to be indicated. 50 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 · · .2 · · for discharge ashore a special small diameter line is provided D - 8 Verify source ↗
SHIPBOARD OIL POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLAN (Regulation 26)
AI-assisted research summary: The ship must have a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan.
8. SHIPBOARD OIL POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLAN (Regulation 26) 8.1 The ship is provided with a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan D - 9 Verify source ↗
EQUIVALENT ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHEMICAL TANKERS CARRYING
AI-assisted research summary: A chemical tanker may use equivalent equipment arrangements for carrying oil, if the listed equipment is fitted and the ship has a valid Certificate of Fitness.
9. EQUIVALENT ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHEMICAL TANKERS CARRYING in compliance with Regulation 26 5 OIL 9.1 As equivalent arrangements for the carriage of oil by a chemical tanker, the ship is fitted with the following equipment in lieu of slop tanks (paragraph 6.2) and oil/water interface detectors (paragraph 6.3): · 9.1.1 Oily-water separating equipment capable of producing effluent with oil content less than 100 ppm, with the capacity of ... ~.;.m3/h 9.1.2 a holding tank with the capacity of... ........................ ;.~ .. : ..... L .. m3 9.1.3 a tank for collecting tank washings which is: a dedicated tank .1 .2 a cargo tank designated as a collecting tank 9.1.4 a permanently installed transfer pump for overboard discharge of effluent containing oil through the oily-water separating equipment _, , . . · 9.2 . The oily-water separating equipment has been approved under the terms of resolution A.393(X) and is suitable for the full range of Annex I products · · . 9.3 The ship holds a valid Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk - 10 Verify source ↗
OIL-LIKE NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES
AI-assisted research summary: The ship may carry the listed oil-like noxious liquid substances, and the Administration has granted exemptions from certain Annex I requirements for listed items.
10. OIL-LIKE NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES 11. The ship is permitted in accordance with Regulation 14 of Annex II to the Convention to carry the oil-like noxious liquid substances specified in the list* attached EXEMPTION Exemptions have been granted by the Administration from the requirements of Chapter II of Annex I to the Convention in accordance with Reguhition 2(4)(a) on those items listed under paragraph(s) ................. . ·······················································································-··································· ......................................................... : ......................................... of this Record .· . . · ' ' .. . . ; : - 12 Verify source ↗
EQUIVALENTS (Regulation 3)
AI-assisted research summary: This section states that equivalents have been approved by the Administration for certain Annex I requirements for the listed items in the Record.
12. EQUIVALENTS (Regulation 3) Equivalents have been approved by the Administration for certain requirements of Annex I in respect of the items listed under paragraph(s) ................ : .......... : ............ ; .... ::: .................... ;·.: .... : .... .-.. ~ .. ; ............ of this Record 10 15 D D ·o 0 20 25 30 35 D D D D D D THIS IS TO 'cERTIFY that this Record is ca'~ect. in all respe~ts: - .. Issued at ........................................................................................................... ~.... ..... ...... 40 (Place of issue_ of the Recor4) ......... 19 ... (Signature of duly authorized officer issuing the Record) (Seal or stamp of the issuing authority, as·appropriate)". Substitution of Appendix III to Annex I to Convention 45 - 15 Verify source ↗
The following Appendix is hereby substituted for Appendix III to Annex I to the
AI-assisted research summary: This section replaces Appendix III with a new Oil Record Book form and related instructions.
15. The following Appendix is hereby substituted for Appendix III to Annex I to the Convention: · • • o I . L . '• ... ·.· *The list of oil-like noxious substances permitted for carriage, signed, dated and certified by a seal or a stamp of the issuing authority shall be attached. I t ' ' 52 No. 17561 Act No. M •• 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR TilE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT. 1996 • ~ : .!~ "Appendix III . : ,.._ FORM OF ()IL RECORD BOOK : ' '·. .. " ~ ' OIL RECORD BOOK : ·. ~ . ' . j . ' .. i . j . PART -f-~Machinery space operations' , ' I . ' . ;'J (A,ll -~hiJI.S!? . . 1 Name of ship: .... : ... : .... :.: ....... ~~' .. : ..... :·.:;.: ... : ... :.~;;,,,' .. ::?.".:.: .. :· ..... :: ........ ~.::.: .... :.~ ... ~.;................. Distinctive number or letters: ................................................... :.: .. '.:.:.:::: ......................... . Gross tonnage:· ... :.: ......... ': .. : ..... '·: .... .' ......... ::.: ... : .... : ..... ::· .................. : .. : ...... : ... : ..................... . Period from:.:.: ... : ... :.': ..... ~ .. :::.: .. : ... : .. ' .......... ' .. : .. :: ... to:· .... : ........... · ....................................... . ··:: Note: Oil Record Book Part I shall be provided to every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 tons gross tonnage and above, other than oil tankers, to record relevant machinery space operations. For oil tankers, Oil Record Book Part II shall also be provide.d to record relevant . cargo/ballast operations.: . . ' . .- • •I . O k I, INTRODUCTION · • J . ; • • ··,~ . • I s ·' 10 15 The following pages of this section show a comprehensive list of items of machinery space operations which are, when appropriate, to be recorded in the Oil Record Book in accordance with Regulation 20 of Annex l . to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73n8). The items have been' gi-oui>ed into operational sections~ each 20 ofwhich is denoted by a letter code. . . . . . . · When making entries in the Oil Record Book, the date, operational code.and item number shall be inserted in the appropriate columns and the required particulars shall be recorded chronologiCally in the blank spaces. · I . . Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the' officer or officers in 25 charge. Each completed page shall be signed by the master of the ship . .. The Oil Record Book contains many references to oil quantity. The limited accuracy o( tank measurement devices, temperature variations and din gage . will affect the accuracy of these readings. The entries in the. Oil Record Book should be considered accordingly. · _ · - -· · · ' · · · .. ·.· · ' . . . · . ,. 1 · ' LIST OF ITEMS TO BE RECORDED (A) BALLASTING OR CLEANING OF OIL FUEL TANKS - 1 Verify source ↗
Identity of tank(s) ballasted.
AI-assisted research summary: The provision asks for the identity of the ballasted tank(s) and whether they were cleaned after last carrying oil, including the type of oil previously carried if not cleaned.
1. Identity of tank(s) ballasted. · 2. -· Whether cleaned since they last contained oil and, if not, type of oil previously carried. - 3 Verify source ↗
Cleaning process:
AI-assisted research summary: The provision lists information to record during a ship cleaning process, including timing, tanks used, cleaning method, chemicals, and where cleaning water was transferred.
3. Cleaning process: · . . -.1 .2 .3 . . position of ship and time at the start and completion of cleaning; identify tank(s) in which one or another method has been employed (rinsing through, steaming, cleaning with chemicals, type and quantity of chemicals used); · identify of tank(s) into which cleaning water was transferred. · · -. · · · · · ' - - 4 Verify source ↗
Ballasting:
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists ballasting details to be recorded, including ship position and times, ballast quantity if tanks are not cleaned, and ship position at the start of cleaning and ballasting.
4. Ballasting: position of ship and time at start and end of ballasting; . 1 .2 quantity of ballast if tanks are not cleaned; .3 position of ship at start of cleaning; .4 position of ship at start of ballasting. 30 35 40 45 54 No. 17561 Act No-. 66, 1996. GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 ThiTERNATIONALCONVENTIONFORTHEPREVENTIONOF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 (B) DISCHARGE OF DIRTY BALLAST OR CLEANING WATER FROM OIL - FUEL TANKS REFERRED 'TO UNDER SECTION (A) - 5 Verify source ↗
Identity of tank(.s).
AI-assisted research summary: Section title only: “Identity of tank(.s).” No operative rule is stated in the provided text.
5. Identity of tank(.s). - 6 Verify source ↗
Position of ship at start of discharge.
AI-assisted research summary: 6. Position of ship at start of discharge.
6. Position of ship at start of discharge. - 7 Verify source ↗
Position of ship on completion of discharge.
AI-assisted research summary: Section title: Position of ship on completion of discharge.
7. Position of ship on completion of discharge. - 8 Verify source ↗
Ship's speed(s) during discharge.
AI-assisted research summary: Section 8 is about ship speed(s) during discharge.
8. Ship's speed(s) during discharge. - 9 Verify source ↗
Method of discharge:
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists discharge methods: through 100 ppm equipment, through 15 ppm equipment, or to reception facilities.
9. Method of discharge: · - · · · · .1 .2 .3 through 100 ppm equipment; through 15 ppm equipment;· to reception facilities. · 10. ·Quantity discharged. · • 5 10 (C). COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF OIL RESIDUES (SLUDGE) - 11 Verify source ↗
Collection of oil· residues ·
AI-assisted research summary: This provision requires recording the quantity of oil residues kept on board and the method used to dispose of them.
11. Collection of oil· residues · · . ' . • .. ··. . . · Quantity of oil residues (sludge) retained on board at the end of a voyage, but ; , ,. not riiore. frequently than once a week. When :ships are on short voyages, the 15 ·.,.·.quantity' should be recorded_ weekly*: . . ' ·~ ,1 . .separated sludge (sludge resulting from purification : of fuel and '·.·.: ·.. : < lubricating oils) and other residues, if applicable: .. :: . ·· , : --:-i4entity .. of tank(s).: ... :· ....... : ............ : ....... : ............................... :... 3 20 --capacity of tank(s) ..................................................................... . -total quantity of retention: .... :.: ...... :.: ................................. ::...... m3 ; .2 other residues (such as oil residues resulting from drainages, leakages, exhausted oil, etc., in the machinery spaces), if applicable due to tank arrangement in addition to .1: ,--identity of tank(s) ............................ , ........................................ . in3 ·. ~apacity of tank(s) ....... : .. : ... ; ......... ~ ... : .. :: ... : ....... :.:: .. : .......... :....... . . · '-:-total quantity of retention ........... ::: ..... :.: ........... ~ ............ ,.: ......... · . m3• .. . ..: . 12 .. _Metho~s ofdisposal of residue . .. . :State quantity of oil residues disposed of, the tank(s) emptied and ·the quantity . of contents retained: .· .. 25 m. : . . . - 30 · . . ... ~ .• ·· · ,. _ .. 1 , .To reception facilities (identify port)**; . .. . ., .2 . transferred to another (other) tank(s) (indicate' tank(s) and the total - · .3 .4 content of tank(s)); ·. incinerated (indicate total time of operation); . other method (state which). . · · ~ (D) NON-AUTOMATIC DISCHARGE OVERBOARD OR DISPOSAL OTHER . WISE OF BILGE WATER WffiCH HAS ACCUMULATED IN MACHINERY . . . . . . . ' SPACES. . . . ' . . .. - 13 Verify source ↗
Quantity discharged or disposed,of:.
AI-assisted research summary: Heading on the quantity discharged or disposed of.
13. Quantity discharged or disposed,of:. - 14 Verify source ↗
Time of discharge or disposal (start.and stop).
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists methods for discharging or disposing of bilge water and the information to state when doing so.
14. Time of discharge or disposal (start.and stop). 15 .. Method of discharge or disposal: 35 40 .1 . , through 100 ppm equipment (state position at start and end); 'through 15 ppm equipment (state position at start and end); . .2 ·,.3 .. . to reception facilities (identify port)**; -A'- transfer to' slop' tank or holding tank '(iridicaie iank(s); state quantity 45 . . .. . . . . transferred and the total quantity retained in tank(s)).: · .. (E) AUTOMATIC DIS(:HARGE OVERBOARD OR DISPOSAL OTIIERWISE OF BILGE WATER WHICH HAS ACCUMULATED IN MACHINERY SPACES - 16 Verify source ↗
Time and position of ship at which the system has been putinto automatic
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists oil record book entries for times and positions when systems are put into automatic or manual operation, and notes a receipt or certificate for transfers to reception facilities.
16. Time and position of ship at which the system has been putinto automatic . ..; mode of operation for discharge overboard. · · ·. · . _17.-· Time when the system· has been put into automatic mode of operation for ·. · . transfer.of bilge water to holding tank (identify tank)~· · 18.· Time when the system has been put to. manual operation . · ·· . .. 50 *Only in tanks listed in item 3 of Fonns A and B of the Supplement to the IOPP Cenificate. **Ships' masters should 'obtain from the operator of the reception facilities, which include barges and tank trucks, a receipt or cenificate' detailing the quantity of tank washings. dirty ballast, residues or oily mixtures transferred, together with. the time and date of the transfer: This receipt orcenificate, if attached to the Oil Record Book may aid the master of the ship in proving that his or her ship was not involved in an alleged pollution incident. The receipt or certificate should be kept together with the Oil Record . Book. 56 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 ThiTERNATIONALCONVENTIONFORTHEPREV~ONOF POLLliTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACf, 1996 19. ' : Method of discharge overboard: .1 .2 through 100 ppm equipment; through 15 ppm equipment. . ., (F) CONDITION OF OIL DISCHARGE MONITORING AND CONTROL SYS- TEM - 20 Verify source ↗
Time of system failure.
AI-assisted research summary: Section 20 is titled “Time of system failure.”
20. Time of system failure. - 21 Verify source ↗
Time when system has been made operational.
AI-assisted research summary: This section deals with the time when the system is regarded as operational.
21. Time when system has been made operational. - 22 Verify source ↗
Reasons for failure.
AI-assisted research summary: Section 22 is titled “Reasons for failure” and includes a fragment referring to accidental or other exceptional discharges of oil.
22. Reasons for failure. . .. , . , , (G) ACCIDENTAL OR OTHER EXCEPTIONAL DISCHARGES OF OIL - · . -... . . - 23 Verify source ↗
Time of discharge.
AI-assisted research summary: Section title only: “Time of discharge.”
23. Time of discharge. - 24 Verify source ↗
Place or position of ship at time of discharge.·
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Place or position of ship at time of discharge.”
24. Place or position of ship at time of discharge.· 25 .. Approximate quantity and type of oil.. . - 26 Verify source ↗
Circumstances of discharge or escape, the reasons therefor and generru
AI-assisted research summary: Section title referring to circumstances of discharge or escape, reasons for it, remarks, and bunkering of fuel or bulk lubricating oil.
26. Circumstances of discharge or escape, the reasons therefor and generru . . . . · . . ; . · ." . remarks. . (H) . BUNKERING OF FUEL OR BULK. LUBRICATING OIL . . . . ' · - 27 Verify source ↗
Bunkering
AI-assisted research summary: Oil tankers of 150 gross tons and above must carry Oil Record Book Part II, and also Part I, for recording required operations.
27. Bunkering · . ... . 1 Place of bunkering. , , . . .2 Time of bunkering. . · . · · · . .. . and total quantity of tank(s)). . .3 Type and quantity of. fuel oil ari~ ide~tity of tank(s) (s_tatequantity added .Type and quantity and lubricating oil .and identity . of tank(s) (state 'quantity added and total co'ntentoftank(s)). ; ;. / ' ;:: ; (1). ADP.ffiONAL OP~RATIONAL PROCEDURES AND GENERAL REMARKS .4 ' , . , . . · 5 lO 15 20 . NAME .OF SHIP .................................................................................. .' .......................... .. . ·' DISTINCTIVE NUMBER OR LETTERS ...................................................... , ................ 25 . . ' . . I ' ' CARGO/BALLAST OPERATIONS (OIL TANKERS)*/ MACHINERY SPACE.OPERATIONS (ALL SHIPS)* ' . ' Date Code · "· Item · . Record of operations/signature ~--------~--~(l~et~te~r~)--4-~0_u~m~b~e~~---+· ----· · __ o_f~o~ffi~ce~r_i_n~c~har~ge~--~30 Signature'of inaste~:· ........ _. .... :.:··:··· ......... _ ....... : .. : .. : ............... · ................................ ; ......... : ... .. I : -, : . • 1 , • . *Delete as appropriate. 58 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 ThnERNATIONALCO~ONFORTHEPRE~ONOF ·: • POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 OIL RECORD BOOK -~ . ·, . PART II-Cargolballast operations , .·''' j · ··.: . , .. • . r ~ . } ~ .•! ' (Oil tankers) · ' Name of ship: .......................... : .......... :.-:: ... ; .. .' .. : ....... ::~;.:·.' .... : .... :.: ..... :.· ... ~ ....... ;.: .................. . Distinctive number or letters: ........................................................ : .. .'....... .......... .............. Gross'·tonnage: .... :.~: .. :.: ... :.:.: ........ :.: ..... : .. ~: .. :; .. ~; ... :: .. : ...... ;.: .. : .. : ..... : ....... :.~.; ....................... ;. Period from: ................................ ,.,. ...................... to: ....................................... , .............. .. · 5 Note: Every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage and above shall beprovided . witli Oil Record Book Part II to record reievant cargo/ballast operations:· Such a tanker shall also be provided with Oil Record Book Part I to record relevant machinery space operations>'·· · ·.;. : : . · · ,· · ·.· · : · ·. ' 10 NAME OF SHIP .............. : ........................ .-::.: .. :.: .. : .... : .. :· .. : .. :: ... : .... : .... · ............ ; ................. .. . rJ . .:· : . ; ,. ' • .· • • ! ~ . ·DISTINCTIVE NlTh1BER "OR LETTERS ..... :~: ..... :.,: .. ;: .. :.~ ..... ; ... ::: ... ::.:.: ........................ . • • : · ·- •• , . • - •• · ,:.. • • , • • . ·.: • i .. i . ~~~VIE"'. OFCA.RGO A~D SLOP. TANKS.' . ·' (to be completed ori boatd) • -··: ._, · · .. _, .... · · · · ·-···· · · i .' 15 Identification of the tanks · . . . c;apacity ,. . : ~ " ( . ' , ' ' ' •' ,· ~· I .-."t _. I ~ : l . • .. .. .. . · ·. i . - Depth of slop· tank(s): - _ ... 20 · (Give the capacity of each tank and the depth of slop tank(s)). INTRODUCTION The following pages of this section-show a· comprehensive list of items of cargo and : ballast operations which are, when appropriate, to be recorded in the Oil Record Book 25 · · in accordance with Regulation 20 of Annex I to the International Convention for the , Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73n8).The items have been grouped into operation sections, each of which is denoted by a code letter. When making entries in the Oil Record Book, the date, operational code and item 30 number shall be inse.rted in the appropriate columns and the required particulars shall be recorded chronologically in the blank spaces. Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the officer or officers in charge. Each completed page shall be countersigned by the master of the ship. In respect 60 No. 17561 Act No; 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SIDPS AMENDMENT ACf, 1996 of the oil tankers engaged in specific trades in accordance with Regulation 13C of Annex I to MARPOL 73n8, appropriate entry in the Oil Record Book shall be endorsed by the competent Port State authority*. · The Oil Record Book contains many references to oil quantity. The limited accuracy of tank measurement devices, temperature variations and clingage will affect the accuracy of these readings. The entries in the Oil Record Book should be considered accordingly: · . · • · · · LIST OF ITEMS TO BE RECORDED (A) LOADING OF OIL CARGO
Part
PART II-Cargolballast operations ,
- 1 Verify source ↗
Place of loading.
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Place of loading.”
1. Place of loading. - 2 Verify source ↗
Type of oil loaded and identity of tank(s).
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the type of oil loaded and the identity of the tank(s).
2. Type of oil loaded and identity of tank(s). - 3 Verify source ↗
Total quantity of oil loaded (state quantity added and the total content of
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is a heading about the total quantity of oil loaded and internal transfer of oil cargo during voyage.
3. Total quantity of oil loaded (state quantity added and the total content of ; tank(s)). · · (B) INTERNAL TRANSFER OF OIL CARGO DURING VOYAGE - 4 Verify source ↗
Identity of the tank{s)
AI-assisted research summary: This section asks for the identity of the tank(s) and the quantities transferred and total quantity of tank(s).
4. Identity of the tank{s) .. .l From: .2 To: (state quantity transferred and total quantity of tank(s)). 5 10 15 - 5 Verify source ↗
Was (were) the tank(s) in 4.1 emptied? (If not, state the quantity retained)
AI-assisted research summary: This section asks whether the tanks in 4.1 were emptied; if not, state the quantity retained.
5. Was (were) the tank(s) in 4.1 emptied? (If not, state the quantity retained) (C) UNLOADING OF OIL CARGO . ·. ' • . . · ... ' ' r-.. :. • 20 6 ... Place of unloading. 1: Identity of tank(s) unloaded. - 8 Verify source ↗
Was (were) the tank(s) emptied? (If not, state quantity retained)
AI-assisted research summary: This section asks whether the tank(s) were emptied, or if not, what quantity was retained.
8. Was (were) the tank(s) emptied? (If not, state quantity retained) (D) CRUDE OIL WASHING (COW TANKERS ONLY) (To be completed for each tank being crude oil washed) - 9 Verify source ↗
Port where crude oil washing was carried out or ship's position if carried out 25
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to the port where crude oil washing was carried out, or the ship’s position if it was carried out between two discharge ports.
9. Port where crude oil washing was carried out or ship's position if carried out 25 between two discharge ports. · - 10 Verify source ↗
Identity of tank(s) washed**.
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading: “Identity of tank(s) washed**.”
10. Identity of tank(s) washed**. - 11 Verify source ↗
Number of machines in use.
AI-assisted research summary: Section title: Number of machines in use.
11. Number of machines in use. - 12 Verify source ↗
Time of start of washing.
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is titled “Time of start of washing,” but the provided text does not state a rule.
12. Time of start of washing. 13. _Washing pattern employed***. - 14 Verify source ↗
Washing line pressure.
AI-assisted research summary: Section 14 is titled “Washing line pressure.”
14. Washing line pressure. - 15 Verify source ↗
Time washing was completed or stopped.
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to when washing is completed or stopped, and requires stating how to establish that the tank(s) are dry.
15. Time washing was completed or stopped. 16.- State method of establishing that tank(s) was (were) dry. - 17 Verify source ↗
Remarks****.·
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a heading about remarks and the ship’s position at the start and end of ballasting.
17. Remarks****.· 30 (E) · BALLASTING OF CARGO TANKS . 18. Position of ship at start and end of ballasting. - 19 Verify source ↗
Ballasting process:
AI-assisted research summary: The ballasting record should show which tank(s) were ballasted, when ballasting started and ended, and the quantity of ballast received.
19. Ballasting process: _ . 35 identity of tank(s) ballasted; . . 1 -.2 . time of start arid end; .3 - quantity of ballast received, Indicate total quantity of ballast for each 40 - tank involved in the operation. . · (F) BALLASTING OF DEDICATED CLEAN BALLAST TANKS (CBTTANKERS ONLY).. - 20 Verify source ↗
Identity of tank(s) ballasted . . ,: : . '
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading: identity of tank(s) ballasted.
20. Identity of tank(s) ballasted . . ,: : . ' - 21 Verify source ↗
Position of ship when water intended for flushing or port ballast was taken to 45
AI-assisted research summary: This provision concerns the position of a ship when water intended for flushing or port ballast is taken into dedicated clean ballast tank(s).
21. Position of ship when water intended for flushing or port ballast was taken to 45 :. dedicated clean ballast tank(s). - 22 Verify source ↗
Position of ship when pump(s) and lines were flushed to slop tank.
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Position of ship when pump(s) and lines were flushed to slop tank.”
22. Position of ship when pump(s) and lines were flushed to slop tank. - 23 Verify source ↗
Quantity of the oily water which, after line flushing, is transferred to the slop
AI-assisted research summary: Record the quantity of oily water transferred to slop after line flushing and related tank details.
23. Quantity of the oily water which, after line flushing, is transferred to the slop · . . *This sentence should only~ inserted for the Oil Record B~k of a tanker engaged in a specific trade . .. When 'an individual tank has more machines than can be operated simultaneously, as described in the Operations and Equipment Manual, then the section being crude oil washed should be identified, e.g. No. 2 centre, forward section. ' ***In accordance with the Operations and Equipment Manual, enter whether single-stage or multi-stage method of washing is employed. If multi-stag~ method is used, give the vertical arc covered by the f!1achines and the number of times that arc is covered for that particular stage of the programme . . **~*If the programmes given in the Operations and Equipment Manual are not followed, then the · reasons must be given under Remarks. . . . . - . . · 62 No. 17561 Act No. 66,1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE. 8 NOVEMBER 1996 : . INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACf, 1996 : tank(s) or.cargo tank(s) in which slop is preliminarily stored (identify tank(s)). ... State the total quantity. · ' • . . · · : . . 24. Position of ship when additional ballast water was taken to dedicated clean ballast tank(s). 25.: Time and position of ship when valve~ separating the dedicated clean ballast 5 ·. , tanks from cargo and stripping lines were closed,. ·' 26. Quantity of clean ballast taken on ho~d .. ' (G) . CLEANING OF CARGO TANKS - 27 Verify source ↗
Identity of tank(s) cleaned.
AI-assisted research summary: Section 27 is titled “Identity of tank(s) cleaned.”
27. Identity of tank(s) cleaned. - 28 Verify source ↗
Port or ship's position ..
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading: Port or ship's position.
28. Port or ship's position .. - 29 Verify source ↗
Duration· of Cleaning.
AI-assisted research summary: Section title only: “Duration of Cleaning.”
29. Duration· of Cleaning. - 30 Verify source ↗
Method of cleaning*.
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Method of cleaning.”
30. Method of cleaning*. - 31 Verify source ↗
Tank washings transferred to:
AI-assisted research summary: Tank washings may be transferred to reception facilities or to designated slop tanks/cargo tanks, with quantities identified.
31. Tank washings transferred to: ' • : 10 : . ".) 7 · . reception facilities (state port and quantity)**; .1 .2 ' · 'slop tank(s) or cargo tank(s)· designated 'as slop tank(s) (identify iank(s); 15 ;;· . . ·. . .. . . . state quantity transferred and total quantity). · · : · ' (H) DISCHARGE OF DIRTY BALLAST • : . · · - 32 Verify source ↗
Identity of tank(s).
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Identity of tank(s).”
32. Identity of tank(s). - 33 Verify source ↗
Position of ship at start of discharge into the sea.
AI-assisted research summary: Section title: “Position of ship at start of discharge into the sea.”
33. Position of ship at start of discharge into the sea. - 34 Verify source ↗
Position of ship on completion of discharge into the sea.
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the position of a ship after discharge into the sea is completed.
34. Position of ship on completion of discharge into the sea. - 35 Verify source ↗
Quantity discharged into the sea ..
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the quantity discharged into the sea.
35. Quantity discharged into the sea .. - 36 Verify source ↗
Ship's speed(s) during discharge.
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns ship speed during discharge.
36. Ship's speed(s) during discharge. - 37 Verify source ↗
Was the discharge monitoring and control system in operation during the
AI-assisted research summary: This provision asks whether the discharge monitoring and control system was operating during the discharge.
37. Was the discharge monitoring and control system in operation during the 20 discharge? · · - 38 Verify source ↗
Was a regular check kept on the effluent and the surface of the water in the 25
AI-assisted research summary: This item asks whether regular checks were kept on effluent and the water surface near the discharge area, and records the quantity of oily water transferred to slop tanks.
38. Was a regular check kept on the effluent and the surface of the water in the 25 locality of the discharge? . • . 39 .. Quantity of oily water transferred to slop tank(s) (identify slop tank(s). State · · . . total quantity.) , . '"'· , > - 40 Verify source ↗
Discharged to shore. reception facilities (identify port and quantity in-
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns discharge of water from slop tanks into the sea and references reception facilities, including identifying the port and quantity involved.
40. Discharged to shore. reception facilities (identify port and quantity in- .. .. (I) DISCHARGE OF WATER FROM SLOP TANKS INTO THE SEA volved)**. . . . . - 41 Verify source ↗
Identity of slop tank(s).
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading: Identity of slop tank(s).
41. Identity of slop tank(s). - 42 Verify source ↗
Time of settling from last entry of residues.
AI-assisted research summary: Section 42 concerns the time of settling from the last entry of residues.
42. Time of settling from last entry of residues. - 43 Verify source ↗
Time of settling from last discharge.
AI-assisted research summary: Section title about the time of settling from the last discharge.
43. Time of settling from last discharge. - 44 Verify source ↗
Time and position of ship at start of discharge,
AI-assisted research summary: Section title only: “Time and position of ship at start of discharge.”
44. Time and position of ship at start of discharge, - 45 Verify source ↗
Ullage of total contents at start of di~charge ... .. · ,
AI-assisted research summary: Section 45 concerns ullage of total contents at the start of discharge.
45. Ullage of total contents at start of di~charge ... .. · , - 46 Verify source ↗
Ullage of oil/water interface at start of discharge . ..
AI-assisted research summary: Section 46 is titled “Ullage of oil/water interface at start of discharge.”
46. Ullage of oil/water interface at start of discharge . .. - 47 Verify source ↗
Bulk quantity discharged and rate of discharge . .
AI-assisted research summary: Section title: “Bulk quantity discharged and rate of discharge.”
47. Bulk quantity discharged and rate of discharge . . - 48 Verify source ↗
Final quantity discharged and rate of discharge.
AI-assisted research summary: Section 48 is titled “Final quantity discharged and rate of discharge.”
48. Final quantity discharged and rate of discharge. . - 49 Verify source ↗
Time and position of ship on completion of discharge:
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the time and position of a ship after discharge is completed.
49. Time and position of ship on completion of discharge: - 50 Verify source ↗
Was the discharge monitoring and control system in operation ' during the
AI-assisted research summary: The text is a fragment asking whether the discharge monitoring and control system was in operation during the discharge.
50. Was the discharge monitoring and control system in operation ' during the . ' .; ·· . . 30 35 40 discharge? ·, · · ' · · · · .: ··· - 51 Verify source ↗
Ullage of oil/water interface on completion of discharge.· '; ·
AI-assisted research summary: Section 51 is titled “Ullage of oil/water interface on completion of discharge.”
51. Ullage of oil/water interface on completion of discharge.· '; · - 52 Verify source ↗
Ship's speed(s) during discharge. ·:
AI-assisted research summary: Ships' masters should obtain a receipt or certificate for waste or oily mixtures transferred, and keep it with the Oil Record Book.
52. Ship's speed(s) during discharge. ·: 53, Was a regular check kept on the· effluent and the surface of the water in the 45 · · ' locality of the discharge? r · • , ; • • · ,, *Hand-hosing, machine washing and/or chemical cleaning. Where chemically cleaned, the chemical concerned and amount used should be stated. **Ships' masters should obtain from the operator of the reception facilities which include barges and tank trucks a receipt or certificate detailing the quantity of tank washings, dirty ballast, residues or oily mixtures transferred, together with the time and date of the transfer. This receipt or certificate, if attached to the Oil Record Book, may aid the master of the ship in proving that his or her ship was not involved in an alleged pollution incident The receipt or certificate should be kept together with the Oil Record Book. 64 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 ThiTERNATIONALCO~ONFORTHEPRE~ONOF • POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996' - 54 Verify source ↗
Confirm that all applicable valves in the ship's piping system have been closed
AI-assisted research summary: On completion of discharge from the slop tanks, confirm that all applicable valves in the ship's piping system have been closed.
54. Confirm that all applicable valves in the ship's piping system have been closed on completion of discharge from the slop tanks. (J) DISPOSAL OF RESIDUES AND OILY MIXTURES NOT OTHERWISE DEALT WITH ,. 55. Identity of tank(s). , • . - 56 Verify source ↗
Quantity disposed of from each tank (State the quantity retained.)
AI-assisted research summary: This section requires the quantity retained to be stated and gives options for describing how disposal was made from each tank.
56. Quantity disposed of from each tank (State the quantity retained.) ~.; . · · 57. Method of disposal: to reception facilities (identify port and quantity involved)*; . 1' . .1 .2 mixed with cargo (state quantity); . 3 transferred to (an)other tank(s): identify tank(s); state quantity trans- ferred and total quantity in tank(s); .. other method (state which); state quantity disposed of. , ; .4 ·· ·· · (K) DISCHARGE OF CLEAN BALLAST CONTAINED IN CARGO TANKS - 58 Verify source ↗
Position of ship at start of discharge of clean ballast.
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the position of a ship at the start of discharging clean ballast.
58. Position of ship at start of discharge of clean ballast. ·59, Identity of tank(s) discharged. - 60 Verify source ↗
Was (were) the tank(s) empty on completion?
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a question asking whether the tank(s) were empty on completion.
60. Was (were) the tank(s) empty on completion? - 61 Verify source ↗
Position of ship on completion if different from 58. .
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Position of ship on completion if different from 58.”
61. Position of ship on completion if different from 58. . - 62 Verify source ↗
Was a regular check kept on the eftluent and the surface of the water in the
AI-assisted research summary: A check is mentioned about whether regular monitoring was kept on the effluent and the water surface in the discharge area, in relation to discharge of clean ballast from dedicated clean ballast tanks.
62. Was a regular check kept on the eftluent and the surface of the water in the ·.·. . .. · 5 .10 15 locality of the discharge? · (L) DISCHARGE OF CLEAN BALLAST FROM DEDICATED CLEAN BALLAST 20 TANKS (CBT TANKERS ONLY) - 63 Verify source ↗
Identity of tank(s) discharged.
AI-assisted research summary: Records must identify the tank(s) discharged and note the time and position of the ship when discharge of clean ballast into the sea starts.
63. Identity of tank(s) discharged. 64 .. Time and position of ship at start of discharge of clean ballast into the sea. - 65 Verify source ↗
Time and position of ship on completion of discharge into the sea;
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading only; no operative rule is stated in the provided text.
65. Time and position of ship on completion of discharge into the sea; - 66 Verify source ↗
Quantity discharged:
AI-assisted research summary: The form asks for the quantity discharged into the sea or to a reception facility, and whether the ballast water showed any oil contamination before or during discharge.
66. Quantity discharged: into the sea; or to reception facility (identify port) . -,1 .2 · . 67. Was there any indication of oil contamination of the ballast water before or during discharge into the sea? - 68 Verify source ↗
Was the discharge monitored by an oil content meter?
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading asking whether the discharge was monitored by an oil content meter.
68. Was the discharge monitored by an oil content meter? - 69 Verify source ↗
Time and position of ship when valves separating dedicated clean ballast
AI-assisted research summary: This excerpt is a section heading about the time and position of a ship when certain valves were closed after deballasting.
69. Time and position of ship when valves separating dedicated clean ballast tanks from the cargo and stripping lines were closed on completion of deballasting. (M) CONDITION OF OIL DISCHARGE MONITORING AND CONTROL SYS- TEM .. 25 30 35 - 70 Verify source ↗
Time of system failure.:
AI-assisted research summary: Section title: “Time of system failure.”
70. Time of system failure.: - 71 Verify source ↗
Time when system has been made operational.
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading: when the system has been made operational.
71. Time when system has been made operational. - 72 Verify source ↗
Reasons for failure.
AI-assisted research summary: This section is headed “Reasons for failure” and refers to accidental or other exceptional discharges of oil.
72. Reasons for failure. , (N) ACCIDENTAL OR OTHER EXCEPTIONAL DISCHARGES. OF OIL - 73 Verify source ↗
Time of occurrence.
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading: “Time of occurrence.”
73. Time of occurrence. - 74 Verify source ↗
Port or ship's position at time of occurrence.
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading only: “Port or ship's position at time of occurrence.”
74. Port or ship's position at time of occurrence. - 75 Verify source ↗
Approximate quantity and type of oiL
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the approximate quantity and type of oil.
75. Approximate quantity and type of oiL - 76 Verify source ↗
Circumstances of discharge or escape, the reasons therefor and general
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading referring to discharge or escape, reasons for it, general remarks, and tanker loading of ballast water.
76. Circumstances of discharge or escape, the reasons therefor and general ' · 40 remarks. (0) ADDITIONAL OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES AND GENERAL REMARKS 45 TANKER ENGAGED IN SPECIFIC TRADES (P) LOADING OF BALLAST WATER - 77 Verify source ↗
Identity of tank(s) ballasted.
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Identity of tank(s) ballasted.”
77. Identity of tank(s) ballasted. - 78 Verify source ↗
Position of ship when ballasted:
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Position of ship when ballasted.”
78. Position of ship when ballasted: - 79 Verify source ↗
Total quantity of ballast loaded in cubic metres.
AI-assisted research summary: Section 79 is titled “Total quantity of ballast loaded in cubic metres.”
79. Total quantity of ballast loaded in cubic metres. - 80 Verify source ↗
Remarks.
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Remarks” and refers to the re-allocation of ballast water within the ship.
80. Remarks. v. (Q) RE-ALLOCATION OF BALLAST WATER WITHIN THE SHIP - 81 Verify source ↗
Reasons for re-allocation.
AI-assisted research summary: Ships' masters should get a receipt or certificate for transferred oily waste and keep it with the Oil Record Book.
81. Reasons for re-allocation. 50 *Ships' masters should obtain from the operator of the reception facilities, which include barges and tank trucks, a receipt or certificate detailing the quantity of tank washings. dirty ballast, residues or oily mixtures transferred, toge!her with the time and date of the transfer. This receipt or certificate, if attached to the Oii Record Book. may aid the master of the ship in proving that his or her ship was not involved in an alleged pollution incident. The receipt or certificate should be kept together with the Oil Record Book. 66 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 ·. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR TIIE PREVENTION OF POI.LUTION FROM SlflPS AMENDMENT ACI', 1996 (R) 'BALLAST WATER DISCHARGE TO RECEPTION FACILITY . - 82 Verify source ↗
Port(s) where ballast water was discharged ..
AI-assisted research summary: This section heading refers to ports where ballast water was discharged and the name or designation of the reception facility.
82. Port(s) where ballast water was discharged .. 83.'. Name or designation of reception facility. · .. - 84 Verify source ↗
Total quantity of ballast water discharged in cubic metres:
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the total quantity of ballast water discharged, measured in cubic metres.
84. Total quantity of ballast water discharged in cubic metres: - 85 Verify source ↗
Date, signature and stamp of port authority official ·
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form for recording ship details, operations, dates, and signatures/stamps.
85. Date, signature and stamp of port authority official · ·s NAME OF SHIP ............................................................................................. ~ ................ . DISTINCTIVE NUMBER OR LEITERS ...................................................................... . CARGO/BALLAST OPERATIONS (OILTANKERS)*/ MACHINERY SPACE OPERATIONS (ALL SHIPS)*,· • I · • · Date Code (letter) Item (number) Record of operations/signature of officer in charge 10 . . ; .! . · . ' . '· .. Signature" of master ... : ... ~ ....... .' ..... ; ..... ~ ...... ; .. ~ ... : ... ~ ... : .................. .' ....... : .. :.: .. : .. ' .... : ..... : ........ ".· 15 Amendment of Regulation 1 of Annex II to Convention . ' - 16 Verify source ↗
Regulation 1 of Annex II to the Convention is hereby amended-
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends Annex II definitions and adds a definition of the Antarctic area.
16. Regulation 1 of Annex II to the Convention is hereby amended- ( a) . by the substitution for paragraphs (6) and (7) of the following paragraphs, respectively: · · · : · · ' · · · : · · "(6) 'Noxious liquid substance' means any substance [designated] 20 referred to in Appendix II 'to this Annex or provisionally assessed under the provisions of Regulation 3(4)as falling into Category A, B, Cor D. (7) 'Special area' means a sea area where for recognised technicat reasons in relation to its oceanographic and ecological condition and to its peculiar transportation traffic the adoption of special mandatory 25 methods for the prevention of sea pollution by noxious liquid substances is required. Special areas shall be:· · (a) The Baltic Sea area;. (b) The Black Sea area; and (£1. The Antarctic area."; and · · · · 30 (b) by the insertion after paragraph (9) of the following paragraph: "(9A) 'Antarctic area• means the sea area south of latitude 6o·s:•. *Delete as appropriate. 68 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 · GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR TilE PREVENTION OF POlLUTION FROM SlllPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 Amendment of ~egulation 2 of Annex II to <;onvention . the following paragraph: · . · · · · - 17 Verify source ↗
Regulation 2 of Annex II to the Convention is hereby amended by the addition of
AI-assisted research summary: The provision adds rules allowing the Administration to delay or modify certain amendment requirements for some ships, and it requires a report to be sent to the Organization when that relaxation is used.
17. Regulation 2 of Annex II to the Convention is hereby amended by the addition of · . " 7 a Where ·an amendment to this Annex and to the fnteinational Bulk Chemical Code and the Bulk Chemical Code involves changes to the structure or equipment and fittings due to the upgrading of the requir~ments for the carriage of certain substances, the Administration may modify or delay for a specified period the application of such an amendment to ships constructed before the date of entry into force of that amendment, if the immediate application of such an amendment is consider~d. unreasonable or impracti- 10 cable. Such relaxation shall. be detennined with ·respect to each. substance, having regard to the guidelines developed l?y the Qrganization. ~ . · ·s .' · . (b) The Administration allowing a· relaxation of the application of an .. amendment under this paragraph shall submit to the Organization a report .• · giving details of the ship or ships concerned, the cargoes carried, the trade in ·15 ·_- __ ~-·.'._which each ship ·is engaged and the justification for. the relaxation, for circulation to the Parties to the Convention for their information and appropriate aCtion, if anya":.-. . -- ~ -· ---. - ·- Amendment of Regulation 3 of Annex II to Convention . 18. Regulation 3 of Annex II to the Convention is hereby amended by the substitution 20 for paragraph (3) of the f<?llowJng paragr_aph: _ "(3) Noxious Iiguid substances carried in bulk which are at present: categorized as Category A, B, C or D and subject to the provisions of this' Annex are referred to in Appendix II to this Annex.". ' ... _ . . . . Amendment of Regulation 4 of Annex II to Convention 25 .... . ... -- ·- . - 19 Verify source ↗
Regulation 4 of Annex II to the Convention is hereby amended by the substitution
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends Regulation 4 of Annex II by replacing paragraphs (1) and (2) with new text about certain Appendix III substances and discharges.
19. Regulation 4 of Annex II to the Convention is hereby amended by the substitution for paiagniphs (1) and '(2)ofthe following paragraphs, respectiv'ely: . -· .. -- ''( 1) The· substances [listed] referred to in Appendix III to this Annex have ·been evaluated and found to fall outside [the Categories] Category A~ B, C [and] or D, as defined in Regulation-3(1) of this Annex because they are 30 [presently] at present considered to present no harm to human health, marine: . resources, am~nities or. other legitimate uses of the sea, when discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting [operations] operation. (2) The discharge of bilge or ballast water or other residues or mixtures containing only substances [listed] referred to in Appendix III to this Annex 35 shall not be subject to any requirement of this Annex.". . ;, ·. · · · Amendment of.Regulation Sof Annex II to Convention ' .·- . ; l"• • ,; ·'- ' . : _~ :..:.· ,. . . - 20 Verify source ↗
Regulation 5 of Annex II to the Convention is hereby amended-
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends Annex II rules on discharges of certain noxious liquid substances and tank washings, including stricter limits and a total ban for the Antarctic area.
20. Regulation 5 of Annex II to the Convention is hereby amended- . (a) ·by the substitution for the.words preceding paragraphs (1) and (7) of the ; · · · following words: : ; " · ·· . 40 "Subject to the provisions of paragraph (14) of this Regulation and of : , · Regulation 6 of this Annex,"; (b) by the substitution in paragraph (l) for the words preceding subparagraph (a) : . .. of the following words: · "The discharge into the sea of substances in CategoryA as defined in 45 Regulation.3(1)(a) of this Annex or of those 'provisionally assessed as such or ballast water, tank washings,. or other residues . or mixtures ' .; .. _ ; ~ ' . I • I " • . . . t . -·~ :~ :.i •Reference is made to Guidelines for the Application of Amendments to the List of Substances in Annex II of MARPOL 73n8 and the IBC Code with respect to Pollution Hazards approved by the Marine ·Environment Protection Committee of the Organization and issued under cover MEPC/Circ.266. ' .. ,· 70 No: 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 ~RNATIONALCONVENTIONFORTHEPRE~ONOF POlLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 ' ., ; containing such s~bstances shall be prohibit~d. If umks boriciining' such substances or mixturesareto bewashed, the resulting residues shallbe discharged to ' a reception facility until the concentrati?n . of . the . substances in the effluent to such facility is at or. below [the residual · concentration prescribed for that. substance in column DI of Appendix II to this Annex] 0.1% by weight and until the tank is empty1 with the exception of Phosphorus, yellow or white for which the residual concentration· shall be at 0.0 I% by weight. Any water subsequently added to the tank may be discharged into the sea when all the following . 'conditions are alsosatisfied:"; · ( cJ · by the substitUtion in paragraph (7) forth~ words preceding ·subparagraph (a) . · . - · · ' ~ ·· · · : / . . · ·, .. ·"·,of the following W?rds:' · · . · ··· · .. · ' · ~ · ·; . "The discharge into the sea of substances of Category A as defined in Regulation 3(1)(a) of this Annex or of those provisionalty·assessed as such, or ballast water, t.allk ·washings,' or other residues or mixtures 15 containing such substances stiaJl be prohibited If ianks containing such 'substances or mixtures aie to be washed, the.resulting residues shall be ·. .. . discharged to a rec.eption facility which the States bordering the Special ·. . area shall provide in accordance with Regulation 7 of this Annex, until . i . · . . 5 10 the concentration of the substances in the effluent to such facility is at or 20 below [the residual concentration prescribed for that substance in . , column IV of Appendix Il to this Annex] 0.05% by wdght. and until the tank is empty, with the exception of Phosphorus, yellow or white for · • which the residual concentration shall be 0.005% by weight. Any water 1 ·• , subsequently added to the tank may be discharged int\) the sea when all 25 ' the following conditions are also satisfied:''; imd . . . (d)_' by the addition of the following· paragraph: \ , :·. · / : : - ~· :.· .. -. · · ~ . . : "(14) In respect of the'Antarctic area· any discharge into the sea of noxious liquid substances or mixtures containing such substances shall be prohibited.": · · · - 30 Amendment of Reguhition 8 of Annex II to Convention • t . . ~ , ~ '"• I I .•'. , . ' . .... ., ' .. .. .' ·.:· 21·~ Regu.lati~n 8' of An~ex II to the Co'nveniio~ is tie/eby am~nded by the substitution for' paragraph (3) of the follo~ing paragraph: -. , . · ':(3) Ifthe ta~ fs to,be.washed in accordance with [subparagraph] · . paragraph (2)(a), the effiuerit"from ' the tank washing operation shall be 35 . discharged to a reception facilitY at. least until the concentration of the . '.substance in the discharge. as indicated by' analyses of samples of the effluent ' · taken by a surveyor, has fallen to the [residual] concentration specified [for that substance] in [Appendix II] Regulation 5(1) and (7), as applicable, of this Annex. When the required [residual] concentration has been achieved, 40 . remaining tank washings shall continue to be discharged to the~ reception . ' .. facility until the tank is empty. Appropriate entries of these operations shall be · made in the Cargo Record Book and endorsed by the surveyor' referred to 't . . under paragraph \})(a) of this Regulation<'. · , . . •. Amendment of Regulation 14 of Annex II to Convention . - . . . . . . . - 22 Verify source ↗
Reguiati~ri 14 .. of Annex n ·to the -Convention is hereby amend~d :by the
AI-assisted research summary: Ships carrying harmful substances in packaged form are subject to these regulations, including inspection in certain port-state situations and a requirement that the Party stop the ship sailing until the problem is resolved.
22. Reguiati~ri 14 .. of Annex n ·to the -Convention is hereby amend~d :by the substitution in the words preceding subparagraph(a) for the word~ "designated in Appendix Ir' of the words "referred to in Apperidi~ II". . ·.· ...... · · .· · . • •.i • ·• I . 1 : . 45 . . . ; 72 No: 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 ThiTERNATIONALCONVENTIONFORTHEPRE~ONOF POLLUTION FROM SlllPS AMENDMENT ACf, 1996- Addition of Regulation 15 to Annex II to Convention • ' • •• • • • :_ .. . ... ) • • <' ·' ·· 23. The following Regulation is hereby added to Annex II to the Convention: ' . ..- . . . . . . .• . . .. . . : . ~ • ! .• . • .. \ _.... ~ # . ~ ~ • • .f . • ' ... ~;. "Regulati.<m 15 ~ .. ~ -. ·' ~ -, ' ~ :. -: Port Staie C~iz~()l,o~ Op~rational Requirenients . . ,. ... ~ I A shi when in a ort of another Pa is sub"ect to ins ction b 5 officers duly authorized by such Party concerning operational requirements under this Annex, where there are Clear grounds for believing that the master or crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating . to the prevention of pollution by noxious liquid substances. '- (2) In the circumstances given in paragraph ( 1) of thk Regulation, the 10 Party shall take such steps as will ensure that theship shall not sail until the situation has been brou'ght to orderin accordance with the requirements of · this Annex; . ' (3) Procedures relating to the port State control prescribed in Article 5 of · · : · · the present Convention shall apply to this Regulation. · 15 (4) Nothing in this Regulation shall be construed to limit the rights and obligations of a Party carrying out control over operational requirements · specifically provided for in the present Convention."; Substitution of AppendiceS II and III to Annex II to.Conventiori · '· ' ; : .. . . . -. , ·. : . . . ' ~ ~ ·. ·: . . · 24. The following Appendices aie hereby substituted for Appendices II and III to 20 Annex II to the Convention: ' ·· . · "Appendix II LIST OF NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES CARRIED IN BULK Noxious li uid substances carried in bulk and which are at resent categorized as Category A, B, C or D and subject to the provisions of this 25 Annex, are so indicated in the pollution category column of Chapters' 17 ·· · and 18 of the International Bulk Chemical Code. : ' · · · 1 : • ~ ; . ~ .. , . · Appelulix III .. .. ·-:. LIST OF OTHER LIQUID SUBSTANCES '. . . ' ; ' . . ·: \ . ' .. · -: .. _ -~·-. . Li uid substances carrle"d in bulk ~hich. are identified as fallin outside 30 'Category A, B; C or D and not subject to the provisions of this Annex are '· indicated as 'III' in the polh.ition ca~egory column of Chapters 17 and 18 of the International Bulk Chemical Code.'!.~· · · - ! · · ' • .. . , .... . J ' 74 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 8 NOVEMBER 1996 - INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR. TI-lE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACf,l996- Addition of Annex III to Convention .. -.· • 1 • I ~ I . I ·. 25. The following Annex is hereby added to the Convention: .. . . • . t· ....... ~ : __ . "ANNEX III REGULATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION BY HARMFUL SUBSTANCES CARRIED BY SEA IN 5 PACKAGED FORM · , ,-. · .1 ·: . o ; ' \ ~ _... . '. ·,-. . . ' . . '·' ~ . . , . l : · ... ' ·' · . .. . Regulation 1 . ,. _ . Applicatio_n . : ~ : i -~ ~ ~. . • 1 ... ~. • ! i '. ) . ··-· . : ... ·:. ·:,; <> ... -~ i... : ; .. , · . -.. · -· ' ,. i . .... . . . . ~- - ' .. _ _ .. :·, .. ; .. l. .. Unless ex ressl · rovided otherwise. the re ulations· of this Annex ~-· .c . :, apply to all ships carrying hannfu_l ,substances in packaged form. 10 . 1.1,, For the purposes of this Annex, 'hannful substances'. are those substances which are identified as . p1arine. pollutants in the _.International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.* ; . · • , , , 1.2 Guidelines for the identification of hannful . substances in . . _, packaged form are given jn the Appendix to this Annex. 1.3 For the purposes of this Annex, 'packaged form' is defined as the · forms of containment specified for. harmful substances in the . IMDG Code. . " . . · 15 - 2 Verify source ↗
The carriage of harmful substances is prohibited, except in accor~
AI-assisted research summary: Carrying harmful substances is prohibited unless it is done in accordance with this Annex.
2. The carriage of harmful substances is prohibited, except in accor~ dance with the pro vi's ions of this Annex. . . .. . . . . . , • 20 - 3 Verify source ↗
To supplement the provisions of this Annex, the Government of each
AI-assisted research summary: Each Party’s government must issue, or have issued, detailed rules on packing, marking, labelling, documentation, stowage, quantity limits, and exceptions to help prevent or reduce marine pollution by harmful substances.
3. To supplement the provisions of this Annex, the Government of each . Party to the Convention shall issue, or cause to be issued, detailed requirements on packing, marking, labelling, documentation, stow: age, quantity limitations and exceptions for preventing or minimiz ing pollution of the marine environment by harmful substances.* - 4 Verify source ↗
For the purposes of this Annex, empty packagings which have been
AI-assisted research summary: Used empty packagings may be treated as harmful substances unless precautions ensure they are residue-free; the Annex also does not apply to ships’ stores and equipment.
4. For the purposes of this Annex, empty packagings which have been , used previously,. for the carriage of harmful· substances shall themselves. be treated as harmful substances unless . adequate precautions have been taken to ensure that they contain no residue that is hannful to the marine environment. ·. . · 25 30 . . . · - · 5. The requirements of this Aimex do .not" apply- to ·ships' stores and ; I . equipment. :. _, ,, _ · · r , 1 . - Regulation 2 , ·.·., · : .. .. ' -.. ·· ~ i ·' ,.. . ' -~ ': Packing Packages shall : be: adequate to minimize the hazard to the marine 35 environment, having regard to their specific contents. Regulation 3 :, ~ I ' ·• ~ - .. i .":,·-f. '' . Marking and Labelling··,: . - 1 Verify source ↗
Packa es containiri a harinful substance 'shall be durabl marked
AI-assisted research summary: Packages containing a harmful substance must be durably marked with the correct technical name and labeled to show the substance is a marine pollutant.
1. Packa es containiri a harinful substance 'shall be durabl marked .. .' I. ' with the correct technical name (trade names alone shall not be used) 40 and, further, shall be durably marked or labelled to indicate that the · substance is a marine pollutant. Such identification shall be supplemented where possible by any other· means, for example, by use of the relevant United Nations number. - 2 Verify source ↗
The method of marking the correct technical name and of affixing 45
AI-assisted research summary: Packages with harmful substances must be marked and labelled in a way that keeps the information identifiable after at least three months in seawater; small quantities may be exempt.
2. The method of marking the correct technical name and of affixing 45 labels on packages containing a harmful substance shall be such that *Reference is made to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code adopted by the Organization by resolution A.716(17) as it has been or may be amended by the Maritime Safety Committee. 76 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 8 NOVEMBER 1996 ThiTERNATIONALCONV~ONFORTHEPREV~ONOF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACf, 1996 · this information will still be identifiable o~ packages surviving at least three months' immersion in the sea. In considering suitable marking and labeliing, account shall be taken of the durability of the materials used and of ihe surface of the package . . 3. Packages containing small quantities of harmful substances may be 5 exempted from the marking requirements.* · Regulation 4 Documentation** .. \ - 1 Verify source ↗
In all documents relatin to the carria e of harmful substances b sea
AI-assisted research summary: Documents for sea carriage of named harmful substances must use the correct technical name and add “MARINE POLLUTANT”; trade names alone are not allowed.
1. In all documents relatin to the carria e of harmful substances b sea where such substances are named, the correct technical name of each I 0 such substance shall be used (trade names alone shall not be used) :and the substance further identified by the addition of the words 'MARINE POLLUTANT'. - 2 Verify source ↗
The shipping documents supplied by the shipper shall include, or be
AI-assisted research summary: The shipper must make sure the shipping documents include, or are accompanied by, a signed certificate or declaration about the shipment’s packaging, marking, labelling or placarding, and its condition for carriage.
2. The shipping documents supplied by the shipper shall include, or be accompanied by, a signed certificate or declaration that the shipment 15 . offered for carriage is properly packaged and marked, labelled or placarded as appropriate and in proper condition for carriage to minimize the hazard to the marine environment. - 3 Verify source ↗
Each ship carrying harmful substances shall ha~e a special list or
AI-assisted research summary: Ships carrying harmful substances must carry a special list or manifest, keep copies on shore, and provide a copy before departure to the person or organization named by the port State authority.
3. Each ship carrying harmful substances shall ha~e a special list or manifest setting forth the harmful substances on board and the 20 location thereof. A detailed stowage plan which sets out the location of the harmful substances on board may be used in place of such special list or manifest. Copies of such documents shall also be . retained on shore by the owner of the ship or his or her representative until .the harmful substimces are unloaded. A copy of one of these 25 documents shall be made available before departure to the person or organization designated by the port State authority. - 4 Verify source ↗
When the ship carries a special list or manifest or a detailed stowage
AI-assisted research summary: Some ship documents may be combined with dangerous goods documents if the ship carries a special list, manifest, or detailed stowage plan, and combined documents must clearly separate dangerous goods from harmful substances. Harmful substances must also be properly stowed and secured, and any quantity limits should consider the ship and the nature of the substances.
4. When the ship carries a special list or manifest or a detailed stowage plan, required for the carriage of dangerous goods by the Interna tional Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, ·1974, as amended, 30 the documents required by this Reguhition may be combined with those for dangerous goods. Where documents are combined, a clear distinction shall be made between dangerous goods and harmful substances covered by this Annex. · .. · · ·• , I Regulation 5 Stowage 35 Harmful substances shall be properly stowed and secured so as to · · minimize the hazards to the marine environment without impairing the safety of the ship and persons on board. *Reference is made to the specific exemptions provided for in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. . **Reference to 'documents' in this Regulation does not preclude the use of electronic data processing (EDP) and electronic data interchange (EDI) transmission techniques as an aid to paper documentation. . 78 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INlERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 Regulation 6 ·' Quantity Limitations Certain harmful substances ma , for sound scientific and technical reasons, need to be prohibited for carriage or be limited as to the quantity which may be carried aboard any one ship.· In limiting the quantity, due 5 consideration shall be given to size, construction and equipment of the ship, as well as the packaging and the inherent nature of the substances. Regulation 7 Exceptions - 1 Verify source ↗
Jettisonin of harmful substances carried in
AI-assisted research summary: Jettisoning harmful substances carried in is prohibited, unless it is necessary to secure the ship’s safety or save life at sea.
1. Jettisonin of harmful substances carried in 10 prohibited, except where necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of the ship or saving life at sea. - 2 Verify source ↗
Subject· to the ·provisions of the present Convention, appropriate
AI-assisted research summary: Appropriate measures must be taken to regulate the washing of leakages overboard, but only if compliance does not impair ship or onboard safety.
2. Subject· to the ·provisions of the present Convention, appropriate measures based on the physical, chemical and biological properties of harmful substances shall be taken to regulate the washing of 15 leakages overboard, provided that compliance with such measures does not impair the safetY of the ship and persons on board. ' . ' Regulation 8 ·,. Port State.Control o~ Operational Requirements - 1 Verify source ↗
A shi when in a ort of another Pa
AI-assisted research summary: A ship in another Party’s port may be inspected by duly authorized officers, if there are clear grounds to think the master or crew do not know essential shipboard procedures for preventing pollution by harmful substances.
1. A shi when in a ort of another Pa is sub'ect to ins ection b 20 officers duly authorized by such Party concerning operational requirements under this Annex, where there are clear grounds for believing that the master or crew are not familiar with essential · shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of pollution by harmful substances. 25 - 2 Verify source ↗
In the circumstances given in paragraph 1 of this Regulation, the
AI-assisted research summary: The Party must take steps to prevent the ship from sailing until the situation is brought into order under this Annex.
2. In the circumstances given in paragraph 1 of this Regulation, the Party shall take such steps as will ensure that the ship shall not sail until the situation has been brought to order in accordance with the requirements of this Annex. · . . 3. · Procedures relating to the port State control prescribed in Article 5 of 30 · · the present Convention shall apply to this Regulation. - 4 Verify source ↗
Nothing in this Regulation shall be construed to limit the rights and
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the Regulation must not be read as limiting a Party’s rights or obligations when it controls operational requirements under the Convention.
4. Nothing in this Regulation shall be construed to limit the rights and obligations of a Party carrying out control over operational require ments specifically provided for in the present Convention . . Appendix 35 GUIDELINES FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF HARMFUL SUB STANCES IN PACKAGED FORM _·For the u oses of this Annex, substances identified b an one of the following criteria are harmful substances: · bioaccumulated. to ·a significant extent and known to produce a 40 hazard to aquatic life or to human health (Hazard Rating '+' in column A*); or *Reference is made to the Composite List of Hazard Profiles, prepared by the IMO/FAO/UNESCO/ WMO/ WHOnAEAIUN/UNEP Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution (GESAMP), which is circulated annually by the Organization by means of BCH circulars to all IMO Member States. · · ' : 80 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 ThiTERNATIONALCONVENTIONFORTHEPREVENTIONOF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 bioaccumulated with attendant risk to aquatic organisms or to human health with a short retention of the order of one week or less (Hazard Rating 'Z' in column A28 *); or liable to produce tainting o( seafood (Hazard Rating 'T' in column A*); or highly toxic to ·aquatic life, defined by a LC5of96** hour less than I ppm (Hazard ·Rating '4' in column B*). ". _ 5 Amendment of Regulation 5 of Annex V to Convention - 26 Verify source ↗
Regulation 5 of Annex V to the Convention is hereby amended-
AI-assisted research summary: The amendment adds Antarctic-area waste rules and shipping obligations for Party governments and their flag ships.
26. Regulation 5 of Annex V to the Convention is hereby amended- ( a) by the substitution in paragraph (I) for the words preceding subparagraph (a) lO of the following words: "For the purposes of this Annex the special areas are the Mediterranean Sea area, the Baltic Sea area, the Black Sea area, the Red Sea area, [and] the [Gulf] Gulfs area, the North Sea area, the Antarctic area and the Wider Cari!Jbeiln Region, including the Gulf of Mexico and the 15 Caribbean Sea, which are defined as follows:"; . (b) by the addition to paragraph (1) ofthe following subparagraphs: " The North Sea area means the North Sea ro er, includin seas therein with the boundary between- (i) the North Sea southwards of latitude 62.N and eastwards of 20 longitude 4·w; the Skagerrak, the southern limit of which is determined east of the Skaw by latitude 57.44.8'N; and the English Channel and its approaches eastwards of longitude s·w and northward of latitude 48.30'N. 25 (ii) (iii) (g) The Antarctic area means the sea area south of 60• south latitude. (h) The Wider Caribbean Region, as defined in Article 2, paragraph 1 of the Convention for the Protection arid Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region (Cartagena de Indias, . 1983 ), means the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea proper including 30 the bays and seas therein and that portion of the Atlantic Ocean within the boundary constituted by the 30.N parallel from Florida eastward to 77•30'W meridian, thence a rhumb line to the intersection of 20·N parallel and 59·w meridian, thence a rhumb line to the intersection of _ ,7"20'N parallel and so·w_ meridian, thence a rhumb line drawn 35 south-westerly to the eastern boundary of French Guiana."; (c) by the substitution for subparagraph (b) .of paragraph (2) of the following subparagraph: . . . .. "(b) disposal into the sea of food. wastes shall except as provided in · subparagraph (c) be made as far as practicable from land, but in any case 40 not less than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land."; (d). . by the addition to paragraph (2) of the following subparagraph: dis o·sal into the Wider Caribbean Re ion of food wastes which have been passed through a comminuter or grinder shall be made as far as practicable from land, but in any case not subject to Regulation 4 not less 45 than 3 nautical miles from the nearest land. Such comminuted or ground . food wastes shall be capable of passing through a screen with openings no greater than 25 millimetres."; and· (e) by the addition of the following paragraph: *Reference is made to the Composite List of Ha7.ard Profiles, prepared by the IMOJFAOIUNESCO/ WMO/ WHO!IAEAIUN!UNEP Joint Group of Ex pens on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution (GESAMP), which is circulated annually by the Organization by means of BCH circulars to all IMO Member States. **The concentration of a substance which will, within the specified time (generally 96 hours), lcill 50% · of the exposed group of test organisms. LC~0 is often specified in mgjf (parts per million (ppm)).-· 82 No. 17561 Act No. 66, 1996 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 8 NOVEMBER 1996 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS AMENDMENT ACT, 1996 " 5 Notwithstandin ara ra h 4 of this Re ulation, the followin rules apply to the Antarctic area: (a) The Government of each Party to the. Convention whose ports are used by ships departing en route to or arriving from the Antarctic area undertakes to ensure that as soon as practicable adequate 5 facilities are provided for the reception of all garbage from all ships, without causing undue delay, and according to the needs of the ships using them. (b) The Government of each Party to the Convention shall ensure that all ships entitled to fly its flag, before entering the Antarctic area, 10 have sufficient capacity on board for the retention of all garbage while operating in the area and that agreements have been concluded to discharge such garbage at a reception facility after leaving the area.". Amend;Dent or Regulation 6 or Annex V to Convention 15 '· - 27 Verify source ↗
Regulation 6 of Annex. V to the Convention is hereby amended by the substitution
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends paragraph (c) of Regulation 6 in Annex V to the Convention to cover accidental loss of synthetic fishing nets, or related synthetic material used to repair them, where reasonable precautions were taken.
27. Regulation 6 of Annex. V to the Convention is hereby amended by the substitution for paragraph (c) of the following paragraph: . "(c) the accidental loss of synthetic fishing nets [or synthetic material incidental to the repair or such nets], provided that all reasonable precautions have been taken to prevent such loss.". 20 . Addition or Regulation 8 to Annex V to Convention - 28 Verify source ↗
The following Regulation is ~ereby added to Annex V to the Convention:
AI-assisted research summary: When a ship is in another Party’s port and there are clear grounds to believe the crew is not familiar with garbage-pollution procedures, authorized officers may inspect it and the Party must prevent the ship from sailing until the situation is corrected.
28. The following Regulation is ~ereby added to Annex V to the Convention: . "Regulation 8 Port State Control on Operational Requirements A shi when in a ort of another Pa is sub'ect to ins ection b 25 officers duly authorized by such Party concerning operational requirements under this Annex, where there are clear grounds for believing that the . master or crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of pollution by garbage., (2) In the circumstances given in paragraph (1) of this Regulation, the 30 , Party shall take such steps as will ensure that the ship shall not sail until the situation has been brought to order in accordance with the requirements of this Annex. · (3) Procedures relating to the port State control prescribed in Article 5 of ,. . . . . · . the present Convention shall apply to this Regulation. . · ·. · · (4) Nothing in this Regulation shall be construe-d to limit the rights and obligations of a Party carrying out control over operational requirements specifically provided for in the present Convention.". · 35
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