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Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability) Act 1981
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19B Application
(1) Subject to subsection (2), this Part applies to a ship: (a) that carries oil as cargo or bunker; and (b) that has a gross tonnage of 400 or more; and (c) to which Part III does not apply; and (d) to which Part 3 of the Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage) Act 2008 does not apply. (2) This Part does not apply to a Government ship, other than a Government ship that is being used for commercial purposes.