Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Tuvalu) Order 1975. Country/Territory Tuvalu Document type Regulation Date 1976 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Pollution control Oil pollution Liability/compensation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Order makes the provisions of the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) Act 1971 and of the Merchant Shipping Act 1974, subject to the exceptions, modifications and adaptations as set out in the Schedules to this Order, applicable to Tuvalu. The provisions set out in Schedule 1 concern liability for oil pollution and exceptions from and limitation of such liability. Owners of a ship that incur liability under the Act may apply to court for the establishment of a limitation fund. The provisions also concern compulsory insurance against liability for oil pollution. Full text English Website www.tuvalu-legislation.tv References - Legislation Implements Marine Pollution Act 1991 (Cap. 48.16). Legislation | Tuvalu | 1992 (2008) Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Hazardous waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX