Marine polluters facing tougher penalties
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Lloyd's List Australia
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Aug 26, 2010 12:55 PM
SHIPPING industry figures say that proposed new marine environment protection laws could see ship masters jailed.
Cases of marine oil spills, such as the one from the Pacific Adventurer last year, have triggered proposals for tougher marine pollution laws.
Before the election on Saturday, the Labor Government said it would fine shipping companies up to...
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