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Gard Guidance Masters

3.12.5 POLLUTION IN NON US WATERS – UNDERWAY, ALONGSIDE OR AT ANCHOR

Pollution occurring in the open sea may nevertheless affect the environment and the coastline of a neighbouring state. The Master is therefore advised to immediately notify

  • the competent administration of the nearest coastal state
  • the Company
  • the P&I insurer
  • the nearest correspondent, whose number can be found in the List of Correspondents.

    If the vessel is at anchor, in the port area or alongside and pollution occurs, the Master is advised to also notify the vessel’s local agent.

    Until such time that support from ashore arrives, the Master, together with the vessel’s designated spill officer or safety officer must

  • immediately evaluate the situation
  • determine how best to contain the spill
  • limit the pollution.