UK Statutory Instrument
2003
United Kingdom
The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003
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What's here
3 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
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- Any Person 3
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- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties
What this Act requires
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Schedules
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A waste management plan shall address the following elements—
A waste management plan shall also include—
The procedures for reception, collection, storage, treatment and disposal should...
The waste management plan shall provide for the following information...
Notification
- Notify harbour authority or terminal operator of ship waste details before arrival Any Person
Delivery of ship-generated waste
- Deliver all ship-generated waste before leaving harbour Any Person
Delivery of cargo residues
- Deliver cargo residues to port waste reception facilities Any Person
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Citation, commencement and revocation
Interpretation, etc.
Application
Requirement to provide adequate waste reception facilities
Direction to provide adequate waste reception facilities
Requirements regarding waste management plans
Requirements regarding waste management plans: time for submission of first and subsequent plans
Approval and implementation of waste management plans
Power of the Secretary of State to prepare a waste management plan
Direction to implement a waste management plan
Charges for ship-generated waste
Charges for ship-generated waste: further provisions
Exemptions
Non-compliance or suspected non-compliance
Offences and penalties
Offences by body corporate
Inspection and detention of a United Kingdom ship
Inspection and detention of ships other than United Kingdom ships
Enforcement of detention
Arbitration and compensation
Review
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Maritime safety regulator responsible for implementing UK and international maritime law. Provides 24-hour search and rescue coordination. Issues certifications for ships and …
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