Definitions [uncommenced]
30 Definitions [uncommenced]
In this Part:
commencement means the commencement of Part 1.
existing ship means a ship other than a new ship.
holding tank means a container or receptacle on a ship designed and constructed to receive waste from a toilet on the ship and keep the waste for disposal.
large ship means a ship:
of 400 tons gross tonnage and above;
(b) of less than 400 tons gross tonnage that is certified to carry more than 15 persons; or
(c) that does not have a measured gross tonnage and is certified to carry more than 15 persons.
new ship means a ship:
for which a building contract is placed;
if there is no building contract – the keel of which is laid;
(c) if there is no building contract and no keel is laid – for which hull construction has started on or after the commencement; or
(d) that is under construction but the delivery for which is at least 3 years after the commencement.
sensitivity zone means an area of coastal waters prescribed by the Regulations to be a sensitivity zone.
sewage means:
(a) drainage and other wastes from any form of toilets, urinals, and WC scuppers;
(b) drainage from medical premises (such as a dispensary or a sick bay) via wash basins, wash tubs and scuppers located in medical premises;
drainage from spaces containing living animals; or
(d) other waste waters when mixed with the drainages referred to in paragraphs (a) to (c) (inclusive).
small ship means a ship that is not a large ship.
toilet includes urinal.
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed by the Regulations
). Made under this Act:
This Act’s bill:Second reading speech
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