30Definitions [uncommenced]

30 Definitions [uncommenced] commencement means the commencement of Part 1. existing ship means a ship other than a new ship.

Marine Pollution Act 1999 20 holding tank means a container or receptacle on a ship designed and constructed to receive waste from a toilet on the ship and keep the waste for disposal. large ship means a ship: (a) of 400 tons gross tonnage and above; (b) of less than 400 tons gross tonnage that is certified to carry more than 15 persons; or (c) that does not have a measured gross tonnage and is certified to carry more than 15 persons. new ship means a ship: (a) for which a building contract is placed; (b) if there is no building contract – the keel of which is laid; (c) if there is no building contract and no keel is laid – for which hull construction has started on or after the commencement; or (d) that is under construction but the delivery for which is at least 3 years after the commencement. sensitivity zone means an area of coastal waters prescribed by the Regulations to be a sensitivity zone. sewage means: (a) drainage and other wastes from any form of toilets, urinals, and WC scuppers; (b) drainage from medical premises (such as a dispensary or a sick bay) via wash basins, wash tubs and scuppers located in medical premises; (c) drainage from spaces containing living animals; or (d) other waste waters when mixed with the drainages referred to in paragraphs (a) to (c) (inclusive). small ship means a ship that is not a large ship. toilet includes urinal.

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