Public Service Commission Act, 1997
R 385
Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act, 1986 (Act No. 2 of 1986)ScheduleInternational Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973Protocol of 1978Relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973Annexes : RegulationsAnnex V : Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from ShipsRegulation 6 : Exceptions |
Regulations 3, 4 and 5 of this Annex shall not apply to—
| (a) | the disposal of garbage from a ship necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship and those on board or saving life at sea; or |
| (b) | the escape of garbage resulting from damage to a ship or its equipment provided all reasonable precautions have been taken before and after the occurrence of the damage, for the purpose of preventing or minimizing the escape; or |
| (c) | the accidental loss of synthetic fishing nets, provided that. all reasonable precautions have been taken to prevent such loss. |
