Act No. 9 on ship safety (Ship Safety Act). Country/Territory Norway Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Sea Keyword Marine pollution Fishing vessel Nutrition Transport/storage Waste disposal Hazardous substances Risk assessment/management Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The present Act aims to safeguard life and health, the environment and sea resources, by enabling good ship safety and safety management (including the prevention of marine pollution), ensuring a safe working environment and working conditions on board ships, as well as a proper and timely supervision. The Act applies to Norwegian and foreign vessels, including fishing vessels. Ships of less than 24 meters in length that are not used for commercial activities are exempted from this Act. The Act contains the following Chapters: 1) Introductory provisions; 2) The ship company's duties. Safety management; 3) Technical and operational safety; 4) Woking environment and personal safety; 5) Environmental safety; 6) Security and terrorist preparedness; 7) Supervision; 8) Management measures; 9) Administrative sanctions; 10) Criminal liability; 11) Other provisions. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Amends Act No. 39 of 1994 concerning marine navigation (Maritime Code). Legislation | Norway | 1994 (2019) Keyword: Marine pollution, Registration, Fishing vessel, Navigation, Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Oil pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX