Law No. 9 of 19 February 2006 on the protection of marine environment from pollution

This Law aims at the protection of marine environment against pollution. It is composed of 7 Section divided into 51 articles. Section I gives terms and definitions. Section II deals with control, seizure and information rules in case of pollution. Section III provides for marine pollution by oil, defines requirements and conditions to be respected, and applies by industrial installations and companies situated on the coasts and by ships and tankers into the Syrian territorial waters. Section IV lays down requirements and rules for the prevention of marine pollution by wastes produced by installations situated on the coasts as well as by ships and tankers. Section V pertains to the prevention of marine pollution by sewage and putrid waters discharged from ships and tankers. Section VI defines requirements and rules for the discharge and storage of dangerous materials. Section VII contains general provisions in particular: offences and penalties; establishment of technical committees for the implementation of this Law; and Curbing Corp.