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Prevention and Combating of Pollution of the Sea by Oil Act.

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981 (1990)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the prevention and combating of pollution of the sea by oil; to determine liability in certain respects for loss or damage caused by the discharge of oil from ships, tankers or offshore installations; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Oil pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Special fund Liability/compensation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

Section prohibits the discharge of oil. Section 3 introduces the obligation of reporting on discharge and damage causing discharge or likelihood of discharge. by master of a discharging ship, tanker or offshore installation, or any member of the crew of such ship or tanker or of the staff employed in connection with such offshore installation, designated. Section 4 specifies powers of Minister to take steps to prevent pollution of the sea where oil is being or is likely to be discharged. Section 5 provides for inspection of ship or tanker and of records, and taking of samples of oil. Remaining sections provide, inter alia, for liability for loss, damage or costs caused by discharge of oil and compulsory insurance against liability for loss, damage or costs.

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Prevention and Combating of Pollution of the Sea by Oil (Amendment) Act (No. 24 of 1991).

Legislation | Namibia | 1991

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Non-governmental entity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Namibian Ports Authority Act, 1994 (Act No. 2 of 1994).

Legislation | Namibia | 1994

Keyword: Harbour, Navigation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX