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 | Feb 17, 1978 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)