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Ballast Water Act (2009:1165).

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Effluent waste water/discharge Navigation Oil pollution Inspection Certification Liability/compensation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Law concerns the control of treatment and discharge of ballast water from ships. The Law applies to Swedish ships and to foreign vessels that are within Sweden's sea territory or economic zone. Regulations issued pursuant to this Act may not conflict with such provisions in international agreements that are binding on Sweden. Before releasing ballast water, it should be treated as specified by this Law. The government, or the authority which the government decides, may issue Regulations stipulating rules for repairing or cleaning of ballast water tanks and devices for the reception of sediments. For each vessel, there must be a ballast water management plan that must be approved by an authorized authority. The ship's ballast water and sediment must be handled according to such plan. The Law provides also rules for the design, certification and inspection of Swedish ships for the purpose of control of ballast water.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.riksdagen.se

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ballast Water Regulation (2017:74).

Legislation | Sweden | 2017 (2017)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Navigation, Oil pollution, Inspection, Certification, Liability/compensation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX