Conditions for exempted discharges
16 Conditions for exempted discharges
(1) A Category A, B, or C substance may be discharged from a ship under regulation 12, 13 or 14 (respectively) if:
(a) the ship is en route at a speed of at least 7 knots or, if the ship is not self-propelled, 4 knots;
(b) the discharge is made below the waterline of the ship taking into account the location of the sea-water intakes; and
(c) the ship is at least 12 n miles from the nearest land and in water at least 25 m deep.
(2) A Category D substance may be discharged from a ship under regulation 15 if:
(a) the ship is en route at a speed of at least 7 knots or, if the ship is not self-propelled, 4 knots; and
the ship is at least 12 n miles from the nearest land.
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