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State Ordinance on Prevention of Pollution from Ships.

Country/Territory
Aruba (Netherlands)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Water, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Inspection Early warning system Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, European Union Countries, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Ordinance provides rules for ships flying the flag of Aruba aiming at the prevention of pollution of marine waters by such ships. In general, it shall be prohibited to discharge a polluting substance from a ship as provide for by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). This rule shall also apply to foreign ships in territorial and inland waters of Aruba. The Ordinance also, among other things: requires ports to have certain port waste reception facilities; provides for certification of ships that fulfil MARPOL requirements; defines obligations of captains or masters of ships; and provides for enforcement and inspections.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.overheid.aw