1 This Plan is written in accordance with the
requirements of regulation 37 of
Annex I and/or regulation 17 of
Annex II of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto.
2 The purpose of the Plan is to provide guidance
to the master and officers on board the ship with respect to the steps
to be taken when an oil and/or noxious liquid substance pollution
incident has occurred or is likely to occur.
3 The Plan contains all information and operational
instructions required by the Guidelines. The appendices contain names,
telephone, telex numbers, etc., of all contacts referenced in the
Plan, as well as other reference material.
4 This Plan has been approved by the Administration
and, except as provided below, no alteration or revision shall be
made to any part of it without the prior approval of the Administration.
5 Changes to Section 5 and the appendices will
not be required to be approved by the Administration. The appendices
should be maintained up to date by the owners, operators and managers."