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