Section 209 Exemption for conservancy dues for ships arriving at a pilotage area for particular purposes

No conservancy dues are payable for a ship that arrives at a pilotage area for any of the following purposes and does not otherwise discharge or load any cargo or land or take on board any passenger in the pilotage area—

(a) discharging residue or slops;

(b) relieving stress of weather or distress to the ship from anything else;

(c) taking off a sick or injured passenger or any of the ship’s crew;

(d) effecting repairs;

(e) refitting or docking;

(f) obtaining fuel or provisions for the ship.