Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Regulation 2018 (Qld)

Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Regulation 2018

Part 1 Preliminary

1 Short title This regulation may be cited as the Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Regulation 2018.

2 Commencement This regulation commences on 1 September 2018.

3 Definitions The dictionary in schedule 7 defines particular words used in this regulation. Note— See section 5 of the Act in relation to the words and expressions used in MARPOL (other than in an annex) and the Act.

Part 2 Oil

Division 1 Purpose and interpretation

4 Purpose of part (1) The purpose of this part is to provide for matters for part 4 of the Act. Notes— 1 See section 25 of the Act in relation to the words and expressions used in Annex I to MARPOL. 2 See also Annex I to MARPOL for the meaning of particular words and expressions used in this part, such as en route, instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content, nearest land, oily mixture and slop tank. 3 A map showing nearest land as mentioned in this part is available on the Australian Maritime Safety Authority's website. (2) Division 2 sets out discharges that are, for section 29(1) of the Act, exempt from the operation of the discharge offences in sections 26(1) and 27(1) of the Act. (3) Division 3 sets out matters relating to shipboard oil pollution emergency plans. (4) Division 4 sets out matters relating to oil record books.

5 Definition for part In this part— Commonwealth shipping law means— (a) a regulation made under— (i) the Commonwealth Navigation Act, section 130 or section 339; or (ii) the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 (Cwlth); or (b) an order made under— (i) the Commonwealth Navigation Act, section 342; or (ii) the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 (Cwlth), section 34.