Queensland Consolidated Acts

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (MARINE POLLUTION) ACT 1995 - SECT 41

41 Words and expressions used in Annex III to MARPOL and this part

(1) Words and expressions used in Annex III to MARPOL and this part have the same meanings in this part they have in the annex.

(2) Subsection (1) applies whether or not a particular word or expression is defined in Annex III.

(3) Except as far as the context or subject matter otherwise indicates or requires, if a word or expression is defined in Annex III to MARPOL and this part—

(a) this part’s definition does not limit or exclude, but may extend, the meaning of the word or expression given under Annex III; and

(b) the definitions are to be read in the context of each other and the other provisions of this Act, but, if the definitions so read are inconsistent, the Annex III definition is displaced.