Marine Pollution Control Act Article 15

Those engaged in oil conveyance, maritime projects, marine dumping, or other activities for which there is a concern of pollution reaching the scale announced by the central competent authority shall first submit an emergency response plan sufficient to prevent and handle marine pollution and a letter of financial guarantee or liability insurance policy for the compensation of pollution damages. They may engage in such activities only after receiving approval from the central competent authority.The central competent authority shall determine the content and format of the emergency response plan in the foregoing paragraph.The central competent authority in consultation with the Financial Supervisory Commission shall determine the amount of the letter of financial guarantee or the maximum compensation liability of the liability insurance policy in Paragraph 1.Competent authorities may demand that the businesses in Paragraph 1 or other marine-related enterprises provide pollution handling equipment and professional technical personnel to assist with handling when an emergency pollution incident occurs in the sea. The marine polluter shall bear responsibility for all necessary expenses. When necessary, the Marine Pollution Control Fund may be used first to pay expenses and subsequently be reimbursed from seeking compensation from the marine polluter.