Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Act

The Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Act and its subsidiary legislation.

The Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Act is a Singapore Act of Parliament. The Act aims to prevent sea pollution, whether originating from land or from ships. The Act also gives MPA the power to take preventive measures to prevent pollution, including denying entry or detaining ships.

Subsidiary Legislation
• Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Air) Regulations 2005
• Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Ballast Water Management) Regulations 2017
• Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Composition of Offences) Regulations
• Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Garbage) Regulations 2012
• Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2010
• Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Hazardous and Noxious Substances Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation) Regulations 2004
• Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2006
• Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation) Regulations
• Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil) Regulations 2006
• Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Reception Facilities and Garbage Facilities) Regulations
• Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Reporting of Pollution Incidents) Regulations
• Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Sewage) Regulations 2005

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