Coast KZN

State of the Coast: KZN
State of the Coast: KZN

State of the Coast: KwaZulu-Natal Chapter 1: Introduction & Background Chapter 2: Overarching Drivers Chapter 3: Climate Variability
Chapter 4: Coastal Environment Chapter 5: Estuarine Environment Chapter 6: Marine Environment Chapter 7: Human Environment Chapter 8: Economic Environment
Chapter 9: Governance Environment Chapter 10: Conclusions
The Profile of the KZN Coast
The Profile of the KZN Coast

Ugu Lwethu- Our Coast Defining the Coastal Zone The Physical and Coastal Environment Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
Coastal and Marine Species Migrations The Human Dimension Socio-Economic Uses of the Coast Commercial Resource Uses
Pressures and Threats Management of the Coastal and Marine Environments Understanding our Coast
Coastal access
Coastal access

Access RoutesBoat Launch SitesThe Human DimensionCoastal Access: Stats & Facts
Estuaries
Estuaries

What is an Estuary? Know your Estuaries Estuary Health and Conservation KZN Estuary Observer Programme
Historical Time Series Estuary Mouth Status Sand Mining
Recreation
Recreation

Fish TaggingAccess RoutesBlue Flag Beaches
Coastal risk and vulnerability
Coastal risk and vulnerability

Coastal Risk LinesExtreme EventsCoastal ErosionKZN Coastal Vulnerability IndexPollution
Coastal issues
Coastal issues

PollutionSand MiningCoastal ErosionNurdlesUPL Chemical Spill
Regulations

Pollution in the Coastal Zone

Regulations regarding procedures to be undertaken by the different competent authorities for pollution at sea.

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Coastal Waters Discharge Permit Regulations (Draft)

"This regulation aims to provide a guideline on managing and controlling the discharge of effluent from land-based sources into the coastal environment. It is based on Section 69 of the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act (ICMA), Act No. 24 of 2008."

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Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships

"This regulation has been made in terms of Section 3 of the International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships Act (Act 2 of 1986)." - Regulations 1992

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Reception Facilities for Garbage from Ships

"This regulation has been made in terms of Section 3 of the International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships Act (Act 2 of 1986)." - Regulations 1992

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Regulations Under Dumping at Sea Act

"This Regulation has been made in terms of Section 8 of the Dumping at Sea Control Act, Act 73 of 1980."

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Marine Pollution (BCH Code)

"This Regulation has been made in terms of Section 3 of the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act, Act 2 of 1986." - Regulations 1998

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Regulations relating to the Prevention and Combating of Pollution of the Sea by Oil

"This Regulation has been made in terms of Section 28 of the Prevention and Combating of Pollution of the Sea by Oil Act, Act 6 of 1981."

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For information regarding the National Environmental Management- Integrated Coastal Management Act

ICM Act

For Legislation regarding Pollution at Sea

Pollution at Sea Acts

For information on reporting pollution incidents at sea

Pollution at Sea