Reception Facilities for Garbage from Ships Regulations, 1992 (GN No. R. 1491). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Harbour Waste disposal Pollution control Waste management Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations, made by the Minister of Transport Affairs under section 3 of the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act, require harbours (as defined) in South Africa or its territorial waters to have adequate waste reception facilities into which ships may discharge garbage. If the Director-General of Transport holds that an harbour does not have adequate facilities, s(he) may require the harbour authority to arrange for such facilities as may be specified in a direction of the Director-General of Transport. A harbour authority may impose conditions in respect of use of such facilities. Full text English Website www.enviroleg.co.za References - Legislation Implements Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act. Legislation | South Africa | 1986 (1998) Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX