TABLE 6 Additional Local Requirements Any discharge In compliance with all Annexes of MARPOL Within port limits within port limits OR Check with relevant port authority Permit is required Great Barrier Reef Conditions may be imposed as listed on the Permit (e.g. for Cruise ships Marine Park there may be requirements imposed for sewage and other vessels discharges that are stricter than MARPOL requirements) conducting specific operations within the Marine Park (e.g. dredges, pipeline laying vessels etc) Environmentally These sea areas No restrictions upon shipping activities, or commercial Sensitive Sea have specific vessel transit undertaking voyages in conformance with Areas (ESSAs) as environmental MARPOL and SOLAS marked upon protective Vessels should note the environmental significance of the navigation charts measures that area and take extra care while transiting through these apply for commercial areas tourism, fishing, mining, scientific and recreational purposes. Permits are required for such activities are issued by the Director of National Parks.
TABLE 6 Additional Local Requirements Within port limits Any discharge within port limits In compliance with all Annexes of MARPOL OR Check with relevant port authority Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Permit is required for Cruise ships and other vessels conducting specific operations within the Marine Park (e.g. dredges, pipeline laying vessels etc) Conditions may be imposed as listed on the Permit (e.g. there may be requirements imposed for sewage discharges that are stricter than MARPOL requirements) Environmentally Sensitive Sea Areas (ESSAs) as marked upon navigation charts These sea areas have specific environmental protective measures that apply for commercial tourism, fishing, mining, scientific and recreational purposes. Permits are required for such activities are issued by the Director of National Parks. No restrictions upon shipping activities, or commercial vessel transit undertaking voyages in conformance with MARPOL and SOLAS Vessels should note the environmental significance of the area and take extra care while transiting through these areas
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