Regulation 4

The operator of an oil handling facility or offshore installation shall at all times keep a stock of not less than 10,000 litres of readily usable dispersants which comply with the specifications set out in the First Schedule.

The operator shall keep the dispersants at the facility or installation in such a manner as to be readily accessible to the operator and the Authority.

The owner of a tug boat shall at all times keep a stock of not less than 400 litres of readily usable dispersants which comply with the specifications set out in the First Schedule.

The owner shall keep the dispersants on board the tug boat in such a manner as to be readily accessible to the owner and the Authority.

The operator or owner shall, when so required by the Authority, submit samples of dispersants kept under this regulation for testing and certification.

All costs incurred in connection with the testing and certification of dispersants shall be borne by the operator or owner, as the case may be.

No person shall use any dispersant which does not comply with the specifications set out in the First Schedule for the purpose of eliminating or reducing any oil pollution.