Dangerous Cargoes Act, 1953 (Act No. V of 1953). Country/Territory Bangladesh Document type Legislation Date 1953 (1973) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make further provision for the safety of ports in respect of the transit, working and storage of dangerous cargoes and matters incidental thereto. Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Navigation Oil pollution Pollution control Hazardous substances Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Act defines cargoes as dangerous according to what they are transporting, i.e. explosives, petroleum or other items as per the Government Stowage Instructions. It rules the safety measures to be taken in order to avoid explosion or fires when the vessels are moored in port. Full text English Website bdlaws.gov.bd