Article 14 Exceptions
The provisions of this Section shall not apply in case of:
Force majeure and in particular for disposals:
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to save human life,
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to ensure the safety of installations,
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in case of damage to the installation or its equipment,
on condition that all reasonable precautions have been taken after the damage is discovered or after the disposal has been performed to reduce the negative effects.
The discharge into the sea of substances containing oil or harmful or noxious substances or materials which, subject to the prior approval of the competent authority, are being used for the purpose of combating specific pollution incidents in order to minimise the damage due to the pollution.
However, the provisions of this Section shall apply in any case where the operator acted with the intent to cause damage or recklessly and with knowledge that damage will probably result.
Disposals carried out in the circumstances referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be reported immediately to the Organisation and, either through the Organisation or directly, to any Party or Parties likely to be affected, together with full details of the circumstances and of the nature and quantities of wastes or harmful or noxious substances or materials discharged.