§ 151.11. Exceptions for emergencies.
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/us/cfr/t33/s§ 151.11·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Sections 151.10 and 151.13 do not apply to---
(1)The discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at sea.
(2)The discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture resulting from damage to a ship or its equipment---
(i)Provided that all reasonable precautions have been taken after the occurrence of the damage or discovery of the discharge for the purpose of preventing or minimizing the discharge; and
(ii)Except if the owner or the master acted either with intent to cause damage, or recklessly and with knowledge that damage would probably result.
(b)\[Reserved\] \[CGD 75-134a, 48 FR 45709, Oct. 6, 1983, as amended by CGD 88-002, 54 FR 18404, Apr. 28, 1989\]