Antarctic Treaties Act, 1996 (Act No. 60 of 1996)RegulationsAntarctic Treaties Regulations, 2021Chapter 5 - Marine Pollution from Ships25. Ship capacity and reception facilities |
| (1) | Every vessel entering the Antarctic Treaty area shall be fitted with sufficient capacity to retain— |
| (a) | all sludge, dirty ballast, tank washing water and other oily residues and mixtures; |
| (b) | garbage; and |
| (c) | noxious liquid substances. |
| (2) | All vessels must discharge the substances in sub-regulation (1)(a) and (b) at a reception facility after leaving the Antarctic Treaty area. |