PART 3

Activities to which article 4 applies and conditions

Deposit of a substance arising from the cleaning of vessels
27A
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 P2000.
Art. 27A inserted (31.5.2019) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Amendment) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/893), arts. 1(1), 12 (with art. 1(2))