Merchant Shipping/Marine Pollution (IBC Code) Regulations, 1998 (GN No. R. 133 of 1998). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Hazardous substances Transport/storage Inspection Certification Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations, made by the Minister of Transport Affairs under section 3 of the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act, concern compliance of South African ships carrying chemical substances with the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code 1994 edition) issued under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. Every chemical tanker shall comply with the Code as specified by these Regulations. A Certificate of Fitness shall be issued after satisfactory survey by the Director-General of Transport. The Regulations also concern detention of ships and define offences. Where a chemical tanker is constructed or adapted to carry chemicals under the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) and chemicals mentioned in the IBC Code, the IGC Code shall prevail. Full text English Website www.enviroleg.co.za References - Legislation Implements Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act. Legislation | South Africa | 1986 (1998) Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX