This Act makes provision for maritime administration in Bermuda, gives a definition of British and Bermudan ships, prescribes rules relative to the registration of ships in Bermuda and navigation and related matters and contains provisions relative to the management of waste by ships, the prevention of oil pollution and the liability for oil pollution caused by ships and related matters. The Act consists of 256 sections divided into 14 Parts. It is completed by 11 Schedules. The Act shall in principle apply to Bermudan ships but the Minister may extend its provisions, by Regulations, also to non-Bermudan ships. As for maritime administration, the Minister shall have the general supervision over the implementation and enforcement of provisions of this Act. The Act also specifically defines powers and functions of the Minister in relation to marine pollution. There shall be a Chief Marine Surveyor and a Registrar of Ships. The Act lays down rules and conditions so as to prevent oil pollution by ships in Bermudan waters and by Bermudan ships in any marine waters. Liability for oil pollution and related jurisdiction of Bermudan courts is defined. The Act provides also for contributions to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund.
Бермудские острова (Великобритания) · 2002-12-18