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263Permanent ballast water in sealed tanks not subject to this Chapter
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263 Permanent ballast water in sealed tanks not subject to this Chapter
This Chapter does not apply in relation to permanent ballast water that is in a sealed tank on a vessel and is not discharged from the vessel.
263A Warships, naval auxiliary or other vessels owned or operated by the Australian government or the government of a foreign country
This Chapter does not apply in relation to vessels referred to in Article 3.2(e) of the Ballast Water Convention.
Note: Article 3.2(e) of the Ballast Water Convention refers to “any warship, naval auxiliary or other ship owned or operated by a State and used, for the time being, only on government non‑commercial service”.