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PROTECTION OF THE SEA (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS) ACT 1983 - SECT 15 Interpretation

PROTECTION OF THE SEA (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS) ACT 1983 - SECT 15

Interpretation

  (1)   In this Part:

"Annex II" means Annex II to the Convention.

"mixture" includes ballast water, tank washings and other residues.

"oil" has the same meaning as it has in Part   II.

"Procedures and Arrangements Manual" means a manual that:

  (a)   contains the matters set out in appendix 4 of Annex II; and

  (b)   is in accordance with the approved form.

"regulated persistent floater" means a persistent floater with:

  (a)   a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPa * s at 20°C; or

  (b)   a melting point equal to or greater than 0°C.

  (2)   Except in so far as the contrary intention appears, an expression that is used in this Part and in Annex II (whether or not a particular meaning is assigned to it by that Annex) has, in this Part, the same meaning as in that Annex.