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

Subject

Sea, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen.

Keyword

Marine pollution Liability/compensation Pollution control Oil pollution Enforcement/compliance

Geographical area

Americas, European Union Countries, North America

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

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Repealed by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, International agreement-implementation, Navigation, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX