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Ballast Water Management Act No. 2 of 2019.

Pays/Territoire
Jamaïque
Type du document
Législation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
An 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