Decree No. 170 of 1996 to establish supplementary provisions for maritime traffic in the territorial sea. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Staatsblad No. 170, 28 March 1996, pp. 1-38. Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Navigation Territorial sea Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes Please see article 31. Abstract This Regulations seeks to fill a gap in the regulation of Maritime Traffic by the Shipping Act particularly with respect to the prevention of collision on sea in areas near to large sea ports. The Regulation makes provision for navigation signs, communication of transport of dangerous or harmful substances, and amends various navigation regulations for specific areas. (32 articles) Full text Dutch Website www.overheid.nl