Prevention and Combating of Pollution of the Sea by Oil Act.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
Section prohibits the discharge of oil. Section 3 introduces the obligation of reporting on discharge and damage causing discharge or likelihood of discharge. by master of a discharging ship, tanker or offshore installation, or any member of the crew of such ship or tanker or of the staff employed in connection with such offshore installation, designated. Section 4 specifies powers of Minister to take steps to prevent pollution of the sea where oil is being or is likely to be discharged. Section 5 provides for inspection of ship or tanker and of records, and taking of samples of oil. Remaining sections provide, inter alia, for liability for loss, damage or costs caused by discharge of oil and compulsory insurance against liability for loss, damage or costs.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the prevention and combating of pollution of the sea by oil; to determine liability in certain respects for loss or damage caused by the discharge of oil from ships, tankers or offshore installations; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 6 of 1981.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
UNEP - Environmental Management in Africa Compendium.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No