Order No. 174 on oil discharge from ships.

Subject

Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Marine pollution Oil pollution Offences/penalties Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Waste management

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

28 February 2008.

Abstract

This Order sets regulations on oil discharge from ships. No discharge into the sea shall contain chemicals or other substances in quantities or concentrations which are hazardous to the marine environment. Oil residues which cannot be discharged into the sea in accordance with this Order shall be retained on board or discharged to reception facilities. Ballast water must comply with the requirements of the Order on handling of ballast water and sediments from ships' ballast water tanks. The discharge of ballast water, which is covered by this Order, shall also meet the conditions specified in this Order.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2005/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements.

Legislation | European Union | 2005

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, High seas, Territorial sea, Oil pollution, Freshwater pollution, Navigation, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Protection Act (LBK No. 1032 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Protected area, Oil pollution, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 267 on oil discharge from ships.

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Offences/penalties, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX