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Oil Pollution (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 1977.

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1977
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Marine pollution Liability/compensation Pollution control Oil pollution
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

“Persistent oil” defined is defined in regulation 3 for purposes of the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) Act 1971 as extended to Bermuda by the Order. Certificates for ships registered in any country which is not a convention country in the meaning assigned to it in section 19(1) of the Act shall be recognized for the purpose of section 10(3)(c) of the Act if issued by or under the authority of the government of any of the countries listed in regulation 4. Certificates must have at least validity for a period ending not earlier than the completion of that Bermuda voyage as defined. Regulation 6 concerns cancellation and surrender of certificates. (7 regulations)

Full text
English
Website
www.bermudalaws.bm

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Merchant Shipping (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 2004 (BR 50/2004).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX