Marine Pollution Act, 1998. Country/Territory Barbados Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment of Barbados from whatever source. Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Marine pollution Pollution control Marine area Coastal zone management Registration Inspection Offences/penalties Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes Entry into force on 1 May 2000. Abstract This Act makes provision for the control of marine pollution. Release of any pollutant into the environment which violates any of the provisions of this Act is declared an offence under section 3. The Head of the Environmental Engineering Division (called "the Director" in this Act) shall have extensive powers to control marine pollution and in this task shall be assisted by marine pollution control inspectors designated by the Minister under section 5. The Director shall investigate the marine Full text English Website www,caricom.org