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Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Responsibility Act 6 of 2025
Commencement not verified
Parliament enacted the Act. Section 1(2) requires commencement by ministerial order. No commencement order was verified as of 8 November 2026. A January 2026 government update expected commencement later in 2026, which is not proof that it happened. Rows are readiness only.
Applies to. Responsible parties for relevant vessels, facilities and ports, once the Act is in force.
Verification. Enacted text verified. Commencement not verified. Do not label the penalties as currently enforceable.
Reviewed in the research snapshot on 2026-11-08. A qualified legal reviewer has not been appointed.
Related penalty rows
- P26 General failure to comply; missing plans/reports/records; noncompliance with orders Verify with counsel
- P27 Failure to provide financial assurance Verify with counsel
- P28 Failure to notify Competent National Authority of oil spill Verify with counsel
- P29 Failure or refusal to respond to oil spill Verify with counsel
- P30 Failure to reimburse State removal costs/damages under s22 Verify with counsel