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Prevention of Oil Pollution by small vessels operating in coastal waters of India, For ensuring that small vessels do not discharge oil and oily mixture into sea
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Prevention of Oil Pollution
Small vessels must prevent oil and oily mixture discharge into the sea. They should have arrangements to collect oily water generated in machinery spaces for disposal ashore.
- Arrangements: Bilge holding tank for collecting oily water
- Disposal: Ashore, using reception facilities provided by ports or coastal states
2. Port Authorities and State Governments
Must check onboard arrangements for collecting oil and oily mixture during vessel surveys/inspections. Records of collection and disposal must be maintained and verified.
Authorities should incorporate provisions to prevent oil pollution and penalize violators in their existing rules.
All major and minor ports in India must provide reception facilities for oil and oily mixture. Coastal states should have arrangements for receiving oil or oily mixture.
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