# The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage) Regulations 1998, Regulation 8: Restriction on United Kingdom ships entering the Antarctic area


A United Kingdom ship shall not enter the Antarctic area unless—
(a) it has sufficient capacity for the retention on board of all garbage while operating in the area; and
(b) it has concluded arrangements for the discharge of retained garbage at a reception facility after it has left the area.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1377/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-prevention-of-pollution-by-garbage-regulations-1998/regulation-8
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