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Merchant Shipping (Civil Liability and Compensation for Bunker Oil Pollution) Act (Chapter 179A).

Country/Territory
Singapore
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to give effect to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 2001 and to make provisions generally for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Oil pollution Liability/compensation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Act gives effect to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 2001 and covers the liability of ships that cause bunker oil pollution in Singapore.

Full text
English
Website
statutes.agc.gov.sg

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Merchant Shipping (Civil Liability and Compensation for Bunker Oil Pollution) (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations.

Legislation | Singapore | 2008 (2010)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX