Marine Transport (Emissions Control) Act, 2024-25

Laws and Policies

CCLW

CCLW national policies

Date assented to

Date of commencement

<p>This Act contains provisions on the prevention of air pollution from shipping activities; energy efficiency for ships; nomination of surveyors and certifying of certificates; emissions reduction measures for vessels; fuel options and fuel compliance; national level maritime energy governance; marine diesel engines; engine international air pollution prevention certificates; and exhaust gas cleaning systems operations.</p>
<p>The Barbados Maritime Transport Administration has the duty to keep abrest of activities of the IMO on shipping and climate change and adopt appropriate programmes, strategies and initiatives to promote IMO led activities at the national level.</p>