Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act, 1986 (Act No. 2 of 1986)

Schedule

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973

Protocol of 1978

Relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973

Annexes : Regulations

Annex V : Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships

Regulation 6 : Exceptions
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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.