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Regulation 24

of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Dangerous Goods, Petroleum and Explosives) Regulations 2005

Regulation 24

Limit to time within which vessels may remain in port

The owner, agent or master of a vessel, which has on board as cargo any Class ‘A’ petroleum or Class ‘B’ petroleum, whether for transport or storage, shall ensure that —

(a)

the vessel does not remain within the port limits except in a petroleum anchorage or at an oil terminal; and

(b)

the vessel does not remain within the port limits for a period of time longer than is reasonably necessary for the loading or discharging, or ballasting after discharge, of such petroleum.