Comments invited on marine pollution legislation

Public comment will close end of February

SOUTH AFRICA: The opportunity to comment on the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill will close on 26 February.

The Bill seeks to amend the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act, 1986, so as to give effect to Annex IV of the International Convention for the Prevention of pollution from ships, to incorporate the 1997 Protocol on order to give effect to Annex VI of the Convention; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Comments can be emailed to Mr Hlupheka Mtileni by no later than Monday, 26 February 2024.

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