Some aspects of pollution from ships and yachts.

Abstract

concern for their coastline and estuarial waters and the Mediterranean countries, somewhat later, showed this concern for their great inland sea with limited tidal flush. In the UK there is a long history of concern for pollution of the sea, although fast flowing rivers and good tidal flush of N. European waters give reasonable national protection. Apart from national legislation, many harbour authorities here have byelaws concerning pollution of their estuaries and coastal waters but these have been of limited application. The Port of London Authority has regulations, and authorities controlling the Norfolk Broads pioneered early control. Part II of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 should come into operation in 3-4 years time and will need co-operation between the regional water authorities