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Prevention of Oil Pollution (Shipping Casualties) (Bermuda) Order 1980.

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1980 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Liability/compensation Pollution control Oil pollution Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

Sections 12 to 15 of the Prevention of Oil Pollution Act 1971 shall apply to a ship: (a) which is not a ship registered in Bermuda; and (b) which is for the time being outside the territorial waters of Bermuda, in any case where the Minister is satisfied that there is a need to protect the coast of Bermuda or the waters in or adjacent to Bermuda up to the seaward limits of territorial waters against grave and imminent danger of oil pollution. The Minister by subsection (2) of section 12 to give directions shall only be exercisable in relation to: (a) an individual who is a Commonwealth citizen; or (b) a body corporate which is established under the laws of Bermuda, and subsection (2) of section 14 shall only apply to such an individual or body corporate.

Full text
English
Website
www.bermudalaws.bm

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Merchant Shipping Act, 2002.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2002 (2009)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Navigation, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX