① Under the Domestic Law, the boats and ships of less than 100 gross tons are required to discharge the bilge during navigation and after processing the oil to reduce its level to 15ppm or below.
② Under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI, the NOx emission regulation has been in force since May, 2005 for the diesel engines of which output is more than 130kW. ③The Japan Marine Industry Association (JMIA) established a self-regulation to reduce the marine engine exhaust gas in stages, which has been implemented from the 2000 models onward. The 2006 models cleared the 2006 target (equivalent to EPA 2006 regulatory value). The self-regulation will continue to be implemented till fiscal 2010. From the 2011 models onward, a secondary self-regulation on the marine engine exhaust gas (equivalent to EPA secondary regulatory value) will be implemented.
④ For PWC equipment noise, a self-regulation has been implemented in stages to reduce the acceleration noise since 1999 and a secondary self-regulation under ISO14509 Measurement Method will be in place in 2010. Illegal modification of the noise systems is checked and controlled during periodic inspections.
⑤ It is required that the leisure fishing boats of which capacity is 10-99 individuals be equipped with a holding tank as toilet bowl equipment in certain water areas,starting from 2000.
⑥ JMIA established an FRP vessel recycling system, started applying it in certain areas in 2005 and on a fully nationwide scale in fiscal 2008. But this recycle system is not mandated to boat owners.
RRG Categorie: Environment
Boat Licensing and Skippers Certificates Design, Construction and Compliance Requirements of Boats and Components Environment Health & Safety/Exposure Levels Marinas and Harbours Operating Limits Product Liability Registration Regulations for charter boats Safety Equipment Taxation Zero Emission Zones
Japan – Environment
USA – Environment
Noise limits under consideration or already in place in most States. Emissions standards set by USEPA in place for SI stern drive/inboard, outboard engines and PWC. EPA and California regulations for engine emissions are currently all harmonized. California has taken steps to require alternative evaporative emissions standards for boat builders from EPA requirement. For more information on US EPA emission requirements: https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/regulatio…
Italy – Environment
Directive 2000/59/EC was transposed in June 2003. Currently this is not fully applied for leisure boating. 20 marine protected areas were established: navigation in these areas is subjected to restrictions according to local regulations
Canada – Environment
Environmental regulations passed in April 2011 and will take effect January 1, 2012 aligning with U.S. Environmental Protection Act regulations with respect to marine spark engine emissions. Optional emissions averaging program and system of credits similar to the U.S. Performance based standards provide manufacturers the flexibility of design and innovation. Products eligible for sale in the U.S. are generally eligible for sale in Canada (accept U.S. EPA emission certification as evidence of conformity with regulations) Duty to report total numbers brought into Canada through importation declaration form (responsibility of the Canadian importer – usually the dealers) New legislation to deal with derelict/abandoned boats “Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Ac”” introduced Make it illegal to abandon boats while also allowing the government to go after owners of derelict boats that have already been abandoned. It proposes that individuals who abandon a boat can face fines up to $300,000 and a six month jail term while corporations can be fined as much as $6 million. The legislation focuses on both commercial and recreational vessels. It must be noted that while the bill gives the government power to try and force owners of existing derelict boats to remove them safely, there will be no fines or penalties imposed on those who have already abandoned their vessels. The ownership of some of these boats cannot be determined which is why the Canadian government is also working with provinces and territories to establish improved rules for identifying boats
United Kingdom – Environment
Invasive SpeciesInvasive non-native (alien) animal species: rules in England and Wales – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Waste Water Treatment, Waste Water Discharge and PollutantsDischarges to surface water and groundwater: environmental permits – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Sediment-Dredging Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploa…Energy TransitionAligning UK international support for the clean energy transition (publishing.service.gov.uk)PackagingPackaging waste: producer responsibilities – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Waste managementEnvironmental management : Waste – detailed information – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Estonia – Environment
Emissions (exhaust, evaporative and noise)EU regulations applyWaste Water Treatment, Waste Water Discharge and PollutantsPrevention of Discharge of Pollutants from Ships into Sea and Requirements for Ballast Water are regulated by Water Act: https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/527122019007/consolide/currentAbandoned or EOL BoatsEOL Boats https://www.envir.ee/en/end-life-vehicles-elvSediment-DredgingDredging is regulated by Water Act: https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/527122019007/consolide/currentEnergy TransitionPackagingregulated by Packaging Act: https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/513052021001/consolide/currentWaste managementEnvironmental protection requirements upon provision of port services are regulated by Ports Act https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/513042015010/consolide/current General waste managemnt is regulated by Waste Act: https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/520012015021/consolide/current
Singapore – Environment
Invasive SpeciesSG is a IMO signatory on the control of invasive speciesEmissions (exhaust, evaporative and noise)SG monitors the IMO regulations for commercial shipping. No special requirements for pleasure craftWaste Water Treatment, Waste Water Discharge and PollutantsSG monitors the IMO regulations for commercial shipping. No special requirements for pleasure craftAbandoned or EOL BoatsAll boats are lisenced in SG. Scrapping a boat and ending the lisence requires evidence of proper disposal Sediment-Dredging Energy TransitionThe SG port’s objective is to transistion to clean energy by 2030Packaging Waste management
Hong Kong – Environment
https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/water/hkwqrc/waterqua…