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What recommendation may the MCA give to the master of a ship in, or about to enter, an area in UK waters for which exceptionally bad weather or sea conditions are forecast?

A recommendation that the ship: (1) should enter or leave a port in a relevant area; (2) should not enter or leave a port in a relevant area; (3) should not be bunkered; or (4) should only be bunkered subject to certain conditions, until the MCA are of the opinion that there is no longer a serious threat of pollution or a risk to human life.

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What are the obligations under the VTM Regulations of the MCA and of shipmasters relating to bunkering during exceptional weather and sea conditions in UK waters?

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