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Act containing rules relative to prevention of pollution by ships.

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Navigation Classification/declassification Inspection Effluent waste water/discharge Waste disposal Harbour Oil pollution Protected area Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Act implements obligations for the Netherlands deriving from international agreements and regarding the pollution of the marine environment by ships and shall provide for implementation of European legislation in the field of pollution by ships. It, among other things: provides for regulation-making powers of the Ministers; imposes duties port managers and managers of port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues; and provides rules for seagoing vessels flying the Dutch vessels and other vessels to be designated by Law. The Inspector-General shall issue certificates to vessels that meet conditions to be laid down by Ministerial Decree. The Act makes provision for measures of enforcement.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.st-ab.nl

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 693 of 2006 containing rules relative to prevention of pollution by ships.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2006

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste disposal, Oil pollution, Protected area, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX