# The Merchant Shipping (Ship-to-Ship Transfers) Regulations 2020, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/94/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-ship-to-ship-transfers-regulations-2020/regulation-6
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