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Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983
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(1) In this Part:
Annex II means Annex II to the Convention.
mixture includes ballast water, tank washings and other residues.
oil has the same meaning as it has in Part II.
Procedures and Arrangements Manual means a manual that:
(a) contains the matters set out in appendix 4 of Annex II; and
(b) is in accordance with the approved form.
regulated persistent floater means a persistent floater with:
(a) a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPa·s at 20°C; or
(b) a melting point equal to or greater than 0°C.
(2) Except in so far as the contrary intention appears, an expression that is used in this Part and in Annex II (whether or not a particular meaning is assigned to it by that Annex) has, in this Part, the same meaning as in that Annex.