Protocol on Marine Pollution resulting from the exploration and exploitation of the Continental Shelf ratified by Decree No. 9 of 1990. País/Territorio Bahrein Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1989 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Official Gazette No. 1898, 11 April 1990, 14 pp Materia Medio ambiente gen., Mar Palabra clave Contaminación marina Plataforma continental EIA Planificación ambiental Inspección Institución Organización internacional Ordenación/conservación Área marina Control de la contaminación Mar territorial Zona marítima Política/planificación Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes The Protocol enters into force on the ninetieth day from the date of deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession to the Protocol by at least five countries from signatory member states Resumen This Protocol is composed of 15 articles. Article 1 gives terms and definitions. Article 2 invites Member States to take all appropriate measures to prevent, reduce and control of marine pollution within limits and borders of each State. Articles 3 to 14 deal with the obligations of Member States, in particular to: take all appropriate measures in order to prevent, reduce and control of marine pollution within the limits and borders of each State; provide the Environmental Impact Assessment or a maritime survey of the marine environment and aquatic animals in the region before granting licenses to be delivered to the Regional Organization for Marine Environment Protection; competent authorities of the Contracting States shall observe and respect guideline rules related to the Environmental Impact Assessment issued by the Regional Organization for Protection of Marine Environment; carry out the survey of the seabed adjacent to marine facilities and installations; be available in marine installations and facilities adequate equipment to meet any emergency of pollution; conduct periodic control for anti-explosion, and safety equipment; conduct training sessions and courses for workers in oil fields and offshore installations; prepare a contingency plan for maritime accidents; prevent to discharge waste oil, waste liquids used for installations and plastic materials in the sea; and, prohibit to use of drilling fluids in oil-based drilling. Texto completo Árabe