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Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Garbage) Regulations (No. S 363 of 1999).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source


Abstract
These Regulations govern disposal of garbage in order to prevent marine pollution. The provisions shall apply to Singapore ships and to other ships while they are in Singapore waters. The disposal of all plastics from a ship outside any Special Area is prohibited (reg. 4). Regulation 5 concerns the disposal of garbage within special areas. Regulation 6 concerns the disposal of garbage into the sea within five hundred metres of fixed or floating installations. Restrictions on Singapore ships entering the Antarctic area are provided for in regulation 7. All ships shall carry a garbage management plan and a garbage record book as provided for in regulations 9 and 10.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No