Definition(s)
Oily Bilge Water Holding Tank
Oily bilge water holding tank means a tank collecting oily bilge water prior to its discharge, transfer or disposal.” <Annex 1, regulation 1>.
Source: Resolution MEPC.187(59), amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (Amendments to regulations 1, 12, 13, 17 and 38 of MARPOL Annex I, Supplement to the IOPP Certificate and Oil Record Book Parts I and II), 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Legislation