Which of the following is not an exception provided under MARPOL, Annex-1, regarding the discharge of oil or oily mixture into the sea?
Direct Answer
Option D: Discharge resulting due to damage to the ship not because of Master's fault, but because of a third party's fault and action awaited by Master from that third party to prevent /minimize discharge
MARPOL Annex I permits discharges to secure safety or save life. Discharges due to damage, even if not the Master's fault, are exceptions only if all reasonable precautions were taken. A third party's fault does not automatically exempt the ship.
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Detailed Explanation & Context
MARPOL Annex I permits discharges to secure safety or save life. Discharges due to damage, even if not the Master's fault, are exceptions only if all reasonable precautions were taken. A third party's fault does not automatically exempt the ship.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO).
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