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Merchant Shipping Amendment Act, 2018 (No. 62 of 2018).

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication 3 pp.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Navigation Liability/compensation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Oil pollution
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act amends the Merchant Shipping Act in provisions concerning, among other things, discharge of oil from ships into certain Bermuda waters (section 130), a national contingency plan for preparedness and response required under Article 6 of the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-Operation, 1990 (OPRC Convention, the implementation of the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage 1992 with respect to contributions and liability, and wreck removal.

Full text
English
Website
www.bermudalaws.bm

References - Legislation

Amends

Merchant Shipping Act, 2002.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2002 (2009)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Navigation, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX