Insertion of article 27A12

After article 27 insert—

Deposit of a substance arising from the cleaning of vessels27A

1

Article 4 applies to the deposit of a substance removed from that part of the hull of a vessel which is normally submerged.

2

Paragraph (1) is subject to the condition that the removal of the substance is undertaken by hand, using only—

a

a soft cloth;

b

a sponge;

c

the bristles of a soft brush;

d

sandpaper, the grit size of which is at least P20009.