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Maritime Legislation Amendment (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Act 2007 (No. 24 of 2007).

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983, and for other purposes.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Certification Pollution control Marine pollution Institution Navigation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends the Navigation Act 1912 and the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 in relation to prevention of air pollution from ships. The Navigation Act 1912 is amended so as to provide for air pollution prevention certificates to be issued. The amendments of the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 concern (control of) fuel oil quality requirements.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Amends

Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983.

Legislation | Australia | 1983 (2018)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Navigation Act 1912.

Legislation | Australia | 1912 (2007)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Harbour, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX