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Equipment etc., of ships to prevent pollution. 
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14.—(1) The Minister may by regulations require the owner or master of a ship, or ship of a prescribed class, registered in the State to have such ship— 
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(a) constructed, fitted or operated in such manner as may be specified in the regulations, and 
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(b) comply with such other requirements as may be so specified, 
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so as to prevent, control or reduce the discharge into the sea of oil, oily mixtures, noxious liquid substances, harmful substances, sewage or garbage. 
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(2) Any person being the owner or master of a ship who contravenes any regulation under this section shall be guilty of an offence. 
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