Regulation 6

In the event of an oil pollution incident, the operator of an oil handling facility or offshore installation shall, upon the request of the Authority, provide to the Authority the dispersants and equipment kept under regulations 4(1) and 5(1), respectively.

In the event of an oil pollution incident, the owner of a tug boat shall, upon the request of the Authority, provide to the Authority, the dispersants and equipment kept under regulations 4(3) and 5(2), respectively.

The operator or owner shall render such assistance and services as may be required by the Authority for eliminating or reducing the oil pollution.

The Authority shall reimburse the operator or owner such amounts and on such terms as the Authority and the operator or owner (as the case may be) may have agreed or may agree from time to time for the dispersants, equipment and services provided.

If the Authority and the operator or owner are unable to agree on the amounts or the terms, the matter shall be referred to the Minister whose decision shall be final, and the Authority shall reimburse the operator or owner in accordance with the decision.