UK Statutory Instrument 2020 United Kingdom

The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2020

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2 compliance obligations

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  • Any Person 2

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What this Act requires

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s.009

Declaration regarding solid bulk cargoes

  • Declare whether solid bulk cargo is harmful to the marine environment Any Person
s.011

Garbage management plan

  • Carry a written garbage management plan for your ship or platform Any Person
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s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Ambulatory reference

s.004

Application

s.005

Prohibition on the discharge of garbage

s.006

Mixed garbage

s.007

Restriction on United Kingdom ships entering the Antarctic area

s.008

Exceptions

s.010

Placards

s.012

Garbage record keeping

s.013

Entries in garbage record books

s.014

Exemptions from regulations 12 and 13

s.015

Log-books

s.016

Inspection of ships

s.017

General provisions on detention

s.018

Power for a harbour master to detain a ship

s.019

Duty of a harbour master to report deficient ships

s.020

Right of appeal and compensation

s.021

Offences

s.022

Defences

s.023

Restriction on jurisdiction over offences outside United Kingdom limits

s.024

Suspension of proceedings at flag State request

s.025

Service of documents on foreign companies

s.026

Enforcement and application of fines

s.027

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

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MCA

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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