S.L. 499.12 Art. 10Intention of the regulations in respect of the Relevant Instruments and operational requirements.

(1) The operational, procedural, equipment and construction requirements of these regulations are not intended to be exhaustive but are prescribed to supplement, complement or emphasise some of the provisions of the Relevant Instruments, taking into consideration prevailing local conditions and the particular requirements of the Authority, from time to time.

(2) The Authority shall publish such codes, policies, guidelines or notices as may be required from time to time in order to determine the operational requirements of bunkering operations. Any bunkering operations carried out shall only be authorised if compliant with the provisions of these codes, policies, guidelines or notices and those of any applicable Relevant Instruments.