Ballast Water Management Act No. 2 of 2019. Pays/Territoire Jamaïque Type du document Législation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn Act to give effect to the provisions of the International Convention for the control and management of ships’ ballast and sediments 2004. Sujet Environnement gén., Mer Mot clé Pollution de la mer Biodiversité Certification Eaux usées/déversement Port Inspection Infractions/sanctions Lutte contre la pollution Protection de l’environnement Santé publique Relevés/plans Aire géographique Amériques, Caraïbes, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Petits états insulaires en développement Résumé This Act lays down rules for the prevention of the introduction of harmful aquatic organisms and sediments to protect the environment, human health, biodiversity, and natural resources. This Act shall apply to Jamaican ships and foreign ships operating in Jamaican waters. This Act sets forth provisions on the control and management of ships’ ballast and sediments; duties and responsibilities of the owner or master of the ship; additional measures to prevent, reduce or eliminate the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens; standards for ballast water exchange; warnings concerning ballast water uptake in certain areas; sediment management; designation of ports for reception of sediments; survey of ships and survey certificates; inspection of foreign ships; reporting of accidents and defects; detection of violations; notification of control actions; maintenance requirements; undue detention or delay of a ship; and offences and penalties. The Minister may make regulations for giving effect to the purposes and provisions of this Act and in particular for prescribing the criteria for determining the adequacy and accessibility of reception facilities. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.japarliament.gov.jm