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Marine order 93—Marine pollution prevention—noxious liquid substances

Protecting the marine environment from contaminating liquids and chemicals.

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Marine order 93 sets out the requirements for preventing any contaminating liquids and chemicals from entering the marine environment, for Australian vessels, domestic commercial vessels and Australian recreation vessels including: 

  • certificate requirements for Australian vessels
  • certificate requirements for foreign vessels
  • reporting requirements
  • emergency plans, record books and tank cleaning.
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Last updated: 20 January 2021