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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