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Which MARPOL Annex I special areas are defined as special areas by the UK’s Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations?
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Why are the Red Sea area and the Gulfs area not defined as special areas in UK oil pollution law?
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Should dirty ballast be discharged from a UK tanker in the Red Sea or Gulfs areas?
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What is the general rule about discharges of oil or oily mixtures in the Antarctic area?
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Under what conditions may a ship of 400 GT or more discharge oil or oily mixtures in a special area other than the Antarctic Area?
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What are the oil discharge requirements for ships of less than 400 GT in any special area other than the Antarctic Area?
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A tanker is tank-cleaning while on a ballast passage through an Annex I special area. What are the requirements concerning disposal of oil residues and oil and water used for tank washing?
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Under what conditions may a ship of 400 GT or more discharge machinery space bilge water outside special areas?