Resolution No. 5 of 1998 prohibiting the use of ships, tankers and barges as floating containers for transportation or storage of petroleum or its derivatives.

Subject: Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword: Marine pollution Hazardous substances Management/conservation Offences/penalties Oil pollution Pollution control Transport/storage
Entry into force notes: This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract: This Resolution aims at the protection of marine environment against pollution caused by petroleum. It is composed of 6 articles. Article 1 prohibits the use of all kinds of marine barges, ships and tankers as floating containers for the transportation or storage of petroleum or its derivatives in the territorial waters, contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone of the United Arab Emirates. Article 2 prohibits all naval units to tow any of the aforementioned means. Article 3 revokes all licens
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