1.9 National Legislation (Challenge Questions)

Question 1

Which Marine Orders incorporate Marpol Annexes into Australian law?

Answer 1

Marine Orders 91 to 98
91 - Marine Pollution Prevention for Oil
93 - Marine Pollution Prevention for Noxious Liquid Substances
94 - Marine Pollution Prevention for Packaged Harmful Substances
95 - Marine Pollution Prevention for Garbage
96 - Marine Pollution Prevention for Sewage
97 - Marine Pollution Prevention for Air Pollution
98 - Marine Pollution Anti-fouling Systems

Question 2

What is the latest Marine Notice and what message does it contain?

Answer 2

02/2024 - Limitation of sulphur emissions from cruise vessels while at berth in Sydney Harbour

Question 3

What is the difference between Marine Orders and Marine Notices in terms of legal significance?

Answer 3

Marine Notices have no legal significance.