Navigation Act 2012

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source
Government Publication

Abstract
The objects of this Act are:
(a) to promote the safety of life at sea; and
(b) to promote safe navigation; and
(c) to prevent pollution of the marine environment; and
(d) to ensure that AMSA has the necessary power to carry out inspections of vessels and enforce national and international standards.
Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Multilateral Environmental Agreements
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78)
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Toolkit legislation
Plastic
Regulatory Approach