- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format.
25.—(1) Subject to paragraph (3), treated sewage may be discharged from a ship into the sea if—
(a)the system used complies with regulation 21(1)(b); and
(b)the sewage is discharged at a distance of more than three nautical miles from the nearest land.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), sewage which is not treated may be discharged from a ship into the sea if the sewage is discharged at a distance of more than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land.
(3) Where—
(a)treated sewage; or
(b)sewage which is not treated,
has been stored in a holding tank, or originates from spaces containing living animals, the sewage must not be discharged instantaneously but must be discharged at a rate which is no greater than the rate specified for these purposes in Schedule 2 to Merchant Shipping Notice MSN No. 1807 whilst the ship is en route and proceeding at not less than four knots.
(4) For the purposes of this regulation—
(a)a ship is en route if it is under way at sea on a course which so far as practicable for navigational purposes will cause any discharge to be spread over as great an area of the sea as is reasonably practicable; and
(b)“treated sewage” means sewage which is both comminuted and disinfected, and “sewage which is not treated” is to be construed accordingly.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Explanatory Memorandum sets out a brief statement of the purpose of a Statutory Instrument and provides information about its policy objective and policy implications. They aim to make the Statutory Instrument accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Statutory Instrument or Draft Statutory Instrument laid before Parliament from June 2004 onwards.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: