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Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1986 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection of the sea from pollution by oil and other harmful substances discharged from ships, and for that purpose to give effect to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as amended by the Protocol of 1978; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Waste disposal Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for the application in South Africa of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) as modified by the Protocol of 1978. The Act: defines the application sphere of the Convention; grants regulation-making powers to the Minister of Transport for purposes of carrying out provisions of the Convention and for achievement of the purposes of this Act; defines offences and prescribes penalties for such offences; and concerns jurisdiction of South African courts with respect to such offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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

Legislation | South Africa | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Inspection, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping/Marine Pollution (IBC Code) Regulations, 1998 (GN No. R. 133 of 1998).

Legislation | South Africa | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Inspection, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act: Fees Regulations, 1992.

Legislation | South Africa | 1992 (1997)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Certification, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships Regulations, 1992 (GN No. R. 1490 of 1992).

Legislation | South Africa | 1992

Keyword: Marine pollution, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Reception Facilities for Garbage from Ships Regulations, 1992 (GN No. R. 1491).

Legislation | South Africa | 1992

Keyword: Marine pollution, Harbour, Waste disposal, Pollution control, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX