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, Eastern Asia 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