Annex IV- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships

Chapter 1 - General

Regulation 2 - Application

1 The provisions of this Annex shall apply to the following ships engaged in international voyages:

  .1 new ships of 400 gross tonnage and above; and
  .2 new ships of less than 400 gross tonnage which are certified to carry more than 15 persons; and
  .3 existing ships of 400 gross tonnage and above, five years after the date of entry into force of this Annex; and
  .4 existing ships of less than 400 gross tonnage which are certified to carry more than 15 persons, five years after the date of entry into force of this Annex.

2 The Administration shall ensure that existing ships, according to subparagraphs 1.3 and 1.4 of this regulation, the keels of which are laid or which are of a similar stage of construction before 2 October 1983 shall be equipped, as far as practicable, to discharge sewage in accordance with the requirements of regulation 11 of the Annex.