Prevention of Pollution ofthe Sea Act 1990 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 6 · Miscellaneous Provisions
26. Exemptions
Feedback & supportThis Act does not apply to any warship, naval auxiliary or other ship owned or operated by a State (including the Government) and used for the time being, only on government non-commercial service.
ship
“ship” means a vessel of any type operating in the marine environment and includes hydrofoil boats, air‑cushion vehicles, submersibles, floating craft and fixed or floating platforms;
The Minister may in his or her discretion exempt any ship or person from any of the provisions of this Act or any regulations made under this Act.
Any exemption granted by the Minister under subsection (2) may be granted subject to such conditions as the Minister thinks fit and the exemption does not have effect unless those conditions are complied with.