Law Relating to the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster (Law No. 136). Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 1970 (1998) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Oil pollution Pollution control Disasters Hazardous substances Cartilaginous fishes Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Law is to prevent marine pollution and maritime disaster in order to contribute to the preservation of the marine environment. Full text English