Dangerous Cargoes Act, 1953 (Act No. V of 1953). País/Territorio Bangladesh Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1953 (1973) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to make further provision for the safety of ports in respect of the transit, working and storage of dangerous cargoes and matters incidental thereto. Materia Mar, Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Contaminación marina Navegación Contaminación oleosa Control de la contaminación Sustancias peligrosas Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Países menos desarrollados, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Resumen The Act defines cargoes as dangerous according to what they are transporting, i.e. explosives, petroleum or other items as per the Government Stowage Instructions. It rules the safety measures to be taken in order to avoid explosion or fires when the vessels are moored in port. Texto completo Inglés Página web bdlaws.gov.bd