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Order No. 508 on prevention of air pollution from ships and platforms.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Pollution control Marine pollution
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Order enters into force on 1 July 2005.
Abstract

By implementing the 73/78 Marpol International Convention, this Order sets rules on the prohibition of emissions of ozone-depleting substances from ships or platforms, including emissions due to maintenance, repair or disposal of systems or equipment, which may pollute the atmosphere or the sea. The Order applies to Danish ships in the Danish and international waters, foreign ships and platforms in Danish waters.

Full text
English
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Amended by

Order No. 1586 on amending the Order on prevention of air pollution from ships and platforms.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX