Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations
Version of section 61 from 2012-03-30 to 2021-03-31:
Marginal note:Tank washing operations
61 The tank washing operations referred to in sections 63 and 64 must be carried out
(a) in accordance with the requirements of appendix 6 to Annex II to MARPOL; and
(b) in such a way that the effluent resulting from the washing
(i) is transferred to a reception facility that can receive the effluent in an environmentally safe manner, and
(ii) is not discharged.
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