The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) Act, 1976ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONSPART IPreliminarySectionl. Short title and commencement.2. Interpretation.PART I1Prevention of Oil PollutionInterpretation of Part I1Discharge of certain oils by Bahamian shipsDischarge of oil into Bahamian watersDischarge of certain oils from pipe-lines arid exploration etc.areasEquipment in ships to prevent oil pollutionDefences of persons charged under S.4 or S+5Defences of other persons charged under S.5 or S.6Protection of actsdone in exercise of certain powersDischarge of certain ballast water into portsFaciIities in port for disposal of oil residuesRestrictions on transfer of oil at nightDuty to report discharge of oil into waters of portsPART I11Shipping Casualties15, Shipping casualties16. Right to recover in respect of unreasonable loss or damage17. Offences in relation to S.1518. Service of directions under S.1519. Application of SS.15 to 18 to certain foreign and other shipsPART IVCivil Liability for Oil ...