Regulation 7 - Exceptions
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Regulation 7 - Exceptions

  1 Regulations 3, 4, 5 and 6 of this Annex and section 5.2 of chapter 5 of part II-A of the Polar Code shall not apply to:

  • .1 The discharge 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

  • .2 The accidental loss of garbage resulting from damage to a ship or its equipment, provided that all reasonable precautions have been taken before and after the occurrence of the damage, to prevent or minimize the accidental loss; or

  • .3 The accidental loss of fishing gear from a ship provided that all reasonable precautions have been taken to prevent such loss; or

  • .4 The discharge of fishing gear from a ship for the protection of the marine environment or for the safety of that ship or its crew.

  2 Exception of en route:

  • .1 The en route requirements of regulations 4 and 6 of this Annex and chapter 5 of part II-A of the Polar Code shall not apply to the discharge of food wastes where it is clear the retention on board of these food wastes presents an imminent health risk to the people on board.

Parent topic: Chapter 1 - General
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