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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

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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