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Marine Pollution (BCH Code) Regulations, 1998 (GN No. R. 134 of 1998).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Hazardous substances Transport/storage Inspection Certification International agreement-implementation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister of Transport Affairs under section 3 of the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act, concern compliance of South African ships carrying chemical substances with the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk issued under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. Every chemical tanker shall comply with the Code as specified by these Regulations. A Certi

Full text
English
Website
www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1986 (1998)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, International agreement-implementation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Implements treaty

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78)

Treaty | Multilateral | London |

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, International relations/cooperation, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Certification, Transport/storage, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Maritime zone, Resource/damage valuation, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Survey/mapping, Inspection, Standards, Liability/compensation, Oil pollution, Navigation, Oil

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000112)