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Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Act, 1987 (Act No. 14 of 1987).

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to the protection of the sea and certain waters from pollution by oil and other noxious substances discharged from ships and places on land and for related purposes.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution International agreement-implementation Pollution control Oil pollution Hazardous substances
Geographical area
Oceania
Abstract

This Act makes provision to protect the sea and certain waters from pollution by oil and other noxious substances, implementing the 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (Marpol).

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Regulations, 1993.

Legislation | Australia | 1993 (2006)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Amendment Act 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013

Keyword: Marine pollution, International agreement-implementation, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Implements treaty

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

Treaty | Multilateral | London |

Keyword: Transport/storage, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Data collection/reporting, Survey/mapping, Court/tribunal, Monitoring, Oil pollution, Resource/damage valuation, Oil, International relations/cooperation, Navigation, Enforcement/compliance, Dispute settlement, Certification, Inspection, Liability/compensation, Maritime zone, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties, Standards, Marine pollution (ship-based sources)

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000113)