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Protection of the Sea Legislation Amendment Act 2010 (No. 116 of 2010).

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the law in relation to the protection of the sea, and for related purposes.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Pollution control Marine pollution Oil pollution Hazards Liability/compensation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 so as to give effect to a revision of Annex VI (Air Pollution) of MARPOL as adopted by the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The main effect of the revised Annex VI is to provide for a stepped reduction in the sulphur level in fuel oil used in ships to reduce the emission of sulphur oxides.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Amends

Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability) Act 1981.

Legislation | Australia | 1981 (2016)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983.

Legislation | Australia | 1983 (2018)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX