Act relative to the authorization to transfer vessels (1977:494). Country/Territory Sweden Document type Legislation Date 1977 (1986) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing vessel Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Act regulates the transfer of vessels registered in Sweden to foreign registers. Transfer requires an authorization of the Council of Ministers or an authority duly delegated by it. The decision on authorization shall take into consideration effects on employment and labour conditions on board. Certain considerations of public interest are to be taken into account. Transfer of vessels contrary to provisions of this Act shall be handled in accordance with provisions of Act 299 of 1939. (3 sections) Full text Swedish