Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 1999 (S.I. No. 2567 of 1999). País/Territorio Reino Unido Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1999 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Mar, Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Contaminación marina Control de la contaminación Área geográphica Islas del Océano Atlántico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Norte, Mar del Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional Entry into force notes This Order will come into force on 12 October 1999. Resumen The fundamental purpose of investigating an accident under these Regulations is to determine its circumstances and the causes with the aim of improving the safety of life at sea and the avoidance of accidents in the future. "Accidents" include accidents that cause serious harm to the environment. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.opsi.gov.uk