Act providing for the faculty of implementation of rules of European authorities relative to foreign vessels (Foreign Vessels Act). Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Navigation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract This Act creates the legal framework for the implementation and carrying into effect of legal acts of authorities of the European Union regarding foreign vessels in European waters. The Act grants regulation-making powers to the Minister and provides with respect to enforcement of European acts. It also contains penal provisions. Full text Dutch Website www.st-ab.nl