Regulation 3

Subject to these Regulations, the Annex (other than regulations C‑3 and D‑5) has the force of law in Singapore.

Any reference to “ship” or “ships” in these Regulations and the Annex is a reference to —

These Regulations apply to the ships mentioned in paragraph (2) unless the ships are excluded from the application of the Ballast Water Management Convention under Article 3(2) of the Convention.

To avoid doubt, ships that are excluded from the application of the Ballast Water Management Convention under Article 3(2)(b) and (d) of the Convention are ships that only operate in Singapore waters, or that only operate in Singapore waters and on the high seas, unless the Director determines that the discharge of ballast water from such ships would impair or damage the environment, human health, property or resources, of Singapore or other States.