Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 1809 of 2003).

Subject

Sea, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen.

Keyword

Marine pollution Pollution control Harbour Waste disposal Waste prevention Waste management

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Order will come into force on 15 July 2003.

Abstract

Regulation 4 requires all harbour authorities and terminal operators to provide waste reception facilities which are adequate to deal with waste of types covered by the Regulations from ships normally using the harbour or terminal. Regulations 5 to 8 are concerned with waste management plans for harbours and terminals; such plans are to be prepared and submitted to the Secretary of State for his approval. A harbour authority (or terminal operator, where the operator has prepared the plan) is required to implement an approved plan.

Full text

English

Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2000/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues

Legislation | European Union | 2000

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 1176 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 1211 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Pollution control, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX