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Oil Pollution of Territorial Waters Act (Cap. 37:03).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Legislation
Date
1951 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Ministry of Legal Affairs.
Long title
An Act to make provision against the discharge or escape of oil into the waters of Trinidad and Tobago.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Oil pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act prescribes a penalty for the discharge of oil from vessels in the territorial waters and harbours of Trinidad and Tobago. Harbour masters may appoint places where ballast water may be discharged.

Full text
English
Website
rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt