Marine Pollution Prevention Act 2008. Country/Territory Samoa Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the prevention of pollution to the marine environment and for responses to marine pollution incidents emanating from vessels, and other matters related to the implementation of international marine pollution conventions. Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Marine pollution Liability/compensation Oil pollution Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes Enters into force on the date of assent. Abstract This Act makes provision for rules and measures to prevent marine pollution and to respond to effects causing marine pollution. The Act also defines liability for damage arising from polluting activities including pollution from oil and defines offences. Full text English Website www.parliament.gov.ws; www.paclii.org