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  2.1 The requirements of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 relating to pollution prevention equipment for ships are set out in regulation 14, which stipulates that ships of 400 gross tonnage and above should be installed with approved equipment.

  2.2 Regulation 14.7 stipulates that the oil content of the effluent from 15 ppm Bilge Separators should not exceed 15 ppm. The 15 ppm Bilge Alarm shall activate to indicate when this level cannot be maintained, and initiate automatic stop of overboard discharge of oily mixtures where applicable.

Parent topic: Annex - Revised Guidelines and Specifications for Pollution Prevention Equipment for Machinery Space Bilges of Ships
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