S.L. 545.18 Art. 3Non-applicability.

The limitations provided for by these regulations on the sulphur content of petroleum-derived liquid fuels shall not apply to:

(a) fuels intended for the purposes of research and testing;

(b) fuels intended for processing prior to final combustion;

(c) fuels to be processed in the refining industry;

(d) fuels used by warships and other vessels on military service: Provided that these vessels shall, so far as is reasonable and practical, act in a manner consistent with these regulations;

(e) any use of fuels in a vessel necessary for the specific purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at sea;

(f) any use of fuels in a ship necessitated by damage sustained to it or its equipment:

(i) where the owner or master has not acted with intent or recklessly; and

(ii) all reasonable measures are taken after the occurrence of the damage to prevent or minimise excess emissions; and

(iii) measures are taken as soon as possible to repair the damage;

(g) without prejudice to regulation 8A, fuels used on board vessels employing emission abatement methods in accordance with regulations 12 and 12C.