Stamp Duties Act, 1968 (Act 77 of 1968)
R 385
Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)SchedulesSecond ScheduleProtocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974AnnexChapter II–1 : Construction — Subdivision and Stability, Machinery and Electrical InstallationsPart B — Subdivision and StabilityRegulation 8 : Ballasting |
When ballasting with water is necessary, the water ballast should not in general be carried in tanks intended for oil fuel. In ships in which it is not practicable to avoid putting water in oil fuel tanks, oily-water separator equipment to the satisfaction of the Administration shall be fitted, or other alternative means acceptable to the Administration shall be provided for disposing of the oily-water ballast.
