302   Leakage from tanks

(1)  The owner of a vessel conveying dangerous goods in bulk in tanks must, not more than 48 hours and not less than 24 hours before the vessel enters port, deliver (or cause to be delivered) to the Minister a statement signed by him or her stating that to the best of his or her knowledge and belief the tanks are free from leakage or giving particulars of any leakage from them.

(2)  An owner of a vessel must not deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Minister a statement that is false or misleading in a material particular.

Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.