1.5.1 The above shall not apply to:-
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1.5.1.1 the discharge into the sea of oil or oily
mixture necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship
or saving life at sea; or
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1.5.1.2 the discharge into the sea of oil or oily
mixture resulting from damage to a ship or its equipment:
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1.5.1.2.1 provided that all reasonable precautions
have been taken after the occurrence of the damage or discovery of
the discharge for the purpose of preventing or minimizing the discharge;
and
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1.5.1.2.2 except if the owner or the master acted
either with intent to cause damage, or recklessly and with knowledge
that damage would probably result; or
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1.5.1.3 the discharge into the sea of substances
containing oil, approved by the Administration, when being used for
the purpose of combating specific pollution incidents in order to
minimize the damage from pollution. Any such discharge shall be subject
to the approval of any Government in whose jurisdiction it is contemplated
the discharge will occur.
(Reference MARPOL 11 (now regulation
4))