(1) The Master of an oil vessel must ensure that all pipelines and connections (whether flexible or otherwise), used between the oil vessel and the Berth, must at all times be kept in an oil and vapour tight condition and shall not leak.

(2) The Master of an oil vessel must ensure that flammable liquid is not be allowed to escape, either directly or indirectly from the vessel or anything attached to the vessel, into any waters.

(3) A Master of an oil vessel who contravenes this by-law commits an offence.