State Ordinance on Prevention of Pollution from Ships. País/Territorio Aruba (Países Bajos) Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1993 (2007) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Mar, Agua, Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Contaminación marina Inspección Sistema de alerta temprana Cumplimiento/aplicación Infracciones/sanciones Contaminación de las aguas dulces Control de la contaminación Área geográphica Americas, Caribe, Países de la Unión Europea, América Latina y el Caribe, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo Resumen 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. Texto completo Neerlandés Página web www.overheid.aw