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Act on Port Regulations (Act No. 174 of 1948).

Country/Territory
Japan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1948 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Harbour Navigation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for the safety of marine traffic in ports and for the preservation of waterways. The Act, among other things, deals with the following matters: reduction of the discharges of ship-generated waste and cargo residues into the port; restrictions on fishing which may interfere with marine traffic; regulations on the transit of nuclear power vessels; penal provisions.

Full text
English
Website
www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp