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Rules Overview

 
  Maritime and marine protection rules are statutory instruments (or secondary legislation) made by the Minister of Transport pursuant to the Maritime Transport Act 1994.

While the Maritime Transport Act stipulates broad principles of maritime law, the rules contain detailed technical standards and procedures.
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Maritime Rules
Maritime rules relate to the safety and security of ships and people. The rules prescribe requirements for ship design, construction, equipment, crewing, operation and tonnage measurement, and for the carriage of passengers and cargoes. Many of the standards are based on international ship safety conventions.
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Marine Protection Rules
Marine protection rules aim to prevent the disposal of waste and marine pollution from ships. Marine protection rules implement international conventions and standards, regulate dumping of waste at sea, and oil spill contingency plans and controls in relation to harmful substances, including the discharge of produced water from offshore installations.
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Questions and general enquiries about the rules should be directed to:
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