Singapore legislation
Regulation 15
of Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Ballast Water Management) Regulations 2017
Regulation 15
Powers to detain ships
Subregulation 1
A ship is liable to be detained under section 23 of the Act if an inspector has, following an inspection, determined —
in the case of a relevant ship of 400 gross tonnage and above the flag State of which is a Contracting Party, that the ship’s IBWM Certificate is invalid;
in the case of a relevant ship of 400 gross tonnage and above the flag State of which is not a Contracting Party, that the written evidence of the ship’s compliance with the requirements of regulation E-1 of the Annex is inadequate; or
the ship has contravened any of the requirements of these Regulations.
Subregulation 2
The Director may permit a ship detained under paragraph (1) to leave Singapore waters for the purpose of discharging ballast water or proceeding to the nearest repair yard or reception facility available, if doing so does not present a threat of harm to the environment, human health, property or resources.