Comply with MARPOL — Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983
Ship operators must comply with MARPOL Convention implementation.
criticalcurrentongoingCriminal liability
Who must comply
Ship operators in Australian waters.
What triggers it
Operating ships in AU waters.
When due
Continuous; incident reporting.
Evidence required
MARPOL certificates; oil + garbage record books; incident reports.
Max penalty
Substantial civil + criminal penalties; ship detention
Summary
Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 (Cwlth) implements MARPOL. Covers oil, noxious liquids, harmful packaged substances, sewage, garbage + air pollution. AMSA enforces in Australian waters.
Enforced by
Industries
Topics
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Source: https://www.amsa.gov.au/marine-environment/marpol. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.