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 titleAn 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