Marine Pollution Act 2013.

This Act, consisting of 246 articles and divided into nine parts, provides for the framework for the prevention of marine pollution, and the management of the marine environment in the Country and incorporates best practices adopted by the International Maritime Organisation on Marine Pollution. Part I defines application of the Act, administration and interpretation of relevant terms. The Act applies to all the Gambian civilian ships and to the non-Gambian ships while in a port or any other place within the territorial and maritime jurisdiction of the Gambia. The Act identifies the Gambia Maritime Administration as the Authority responsible for administering the Act and defines the relevant terms, including: exclusive economic zone; high seas; internal waters; territorial sea. Part II concerns powers and jurisdiction under the UNCLOS and the MARPOL. Matters covered by this Part concern: pollution prevention measures in accordance with the international instruments; notification of imminent or actual damage; measures concerning vessels; monitoring of effects of pollution and assessment of potential effects of institutional activities.