D. Management of
Pollution
Marine and Coastal Management,
Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF)
South African Maritime Safety Authority,
Department of Transport
Department of Minerals and Energy
Responsible
for marine pollution from shipping activities, responsible for oil spill
contingency planning, assists DWAF in evaluating effluent discharge
permit applications
Responsible for management of marine pollution that originates on land, grants
exemption permits to discharge effluent into the surroundings
Exercise
control over shipping to ensure safe and clean seas through survey of
ships, prevention of pollution of the sea and liaise international and regional co-operation
Addresses mining related pollution issues by means of EMP enforcement