Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A03104:schedule:1:p18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A03104
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 1 (pt 18/48)
Character Range: 242052–244895

for tank washing and, where applicable, for providing the driving fluid for eductors, without the introduction of additional water into the system;
         (ii) 2 per cent where segregated ballast tanks or dedicated clean ballast tanks are provided in accordance with Regulation 13 of this Annex, or where a cargo tank cleaning system using crude oil washing is fitted in accordance with Regulation 13b of this Annex. This capacity may be further reduced to 1.5 per cent for such oil tankers where the tank washing arrangements are such that once the slop tank or tanks are charged with washing water, this water is sufficient for tank washing and, where applicable, for providing the driving fluid for eductors, without the introduction of additional water into the system;
         (iii) 1 per cent for combination carriers where oil cargo is only carried in tanks with smooth walls. This capacity may be further reduced to 0.8 per cent where the tank washing arrangements are such that once the slop tank or tanks are charged with washing water, this water is sufficient for tank washing and, where applicable, for providing the driving fluid for eductors, without the introduction of additional water into the system.
New oil tankers of 70,000 tons deadweight and above shall be provided with at least two slop tanks."

The last sentence of the existing text of paragraph (3) (a) is replaced by the following:
      "(a) The oil discharge monitoring and control system shall be designed and installed in compliance with the Guidelines and Specifications for Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems for Oil Tankers developed by the Organization.* Administrations may accept such specific arrangements as detailed in the Guidelines and Specifications."

The following footnote is added to paragraph (3) (a):
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     "* Reference is made to the Guidelines and Specifications for Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems for Oil Tankers adopted by the Organization by resolution A.496 (XII)."

The existing text of paragraph (5) is replaced by the following:
        "(5) (a) The Administration may waive the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of this Regulation for any oil tanker which engages exclusively on voyages both of 72 hours or less in duration and within 50 miles from the nearest land, provided that the oil tanker is engaged exclusively in trades between ports or terminals within a State Party to the present Convention. Any such waiver shall be subject to the requirement that the oil tanker shall retain on board all oily mixtures for subsequent discharge to reception facilities and to the determination by the Administration that facilities available to receive such oily mixtures are adequate.
        (b) The Administration may waive the requirements of paragraph (3) of this Regulation for oil tankers