Section 151.11 - Exceptions for emergencies(a) Sections 151.10 and 151.13 do not apply to-(1) The discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at sea.(2) The discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture resulting from damage to a ship or its equipment- (i) Provided that all reasonable precautions have been taken after the occurrence of the damage or discovery of the discharge for the purpose of preventing or minimizing the discharge; and(ii) Except if the owner or the master acted either with intent to cause damage, or recklessly and with knowledge that damage would probably result.CGD 75-134a, 48 FR 45709, Oct. 6, 1983, as amended by CGD 88-002, 54 FR 18404, Apr. 28, 1989