Regulation 6 Exceptions
Regulations 4 (cargo transfers within United Kingdom waters or controlled waters) and 5 (cargo transfers within harbour authority waters) do not apply to a cargo transfer—
(a)
between a ship and an offshore installation;
(b)
to or from a warship or naval auxiliary ship;
(c)
to or from any other ship owned or operated by a State and used solely, for the time being, on government non-commercial service; or
(d)
carried out by or on behalf of a general lighthouse authority.