Act No. 39 of 1994 concerning marine navigation (Maritime Code). Country/Territory Norway Document type Legislation Date 1994 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea Keyword Marine pollution Registration Fishing vessel Navigation Pollution control Liability/compensation Oil pollution Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Act provides for the registration of sea-going ships, ownership and other matters regarding the legal status of ships, and various other matters relative to marine navigation and use of ships. It applies in part also to fishing and whaling vessels. Chapter 1 contains general provisions regarding ships: nationality, name and homeport of ships. Chapter 2 makes provision for registration of ships: Ships register; procedures of registration (I); Registration of rights (II); Annulment and expiry of rights (III); Ships under construction (IV); Miscellaneous provisions (V). Installations for the research of natural phenomena (VI). Section 137 concerns contracting of fishing gear. Various provisions concern liability for transported goods including oil (sect. 191) and living animals (sect. 277). Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation No. 1115 on the investigation of marine casualties. Legislation | Norway | 2012 Keyword: Inspection, Hazards, Classification/declassification, Navigation, Early warning system, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 1144 on acquisition and commercial licence, registration and identification of fishing vessels. Legislation | Norway | 2012 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Internal trade, Fishing vessel, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Certification, Marking/identification, Tax/levy, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 1552 on insurance or other financial security for liability of specific decisions in the Maritime Code. Legislation | Norway | 2013 Keyword: Marine pollution, Certification, Continental shelf, Enforcement/compliance, Liability/compensation, Navigation, Transport/storage, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Marine Living Resources Act. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending Act concerning marine navigation (No. 30 of 2013). Legislation | Norway | 2013 Keyword: Marine pollution, Registration, Fishing vessel, Navigation, Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Oil pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 9 on ship safety (Ship Safety Act). Legislation | Norway | 2007 Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Nutrition, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, Risk assessment/management, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX