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Admiralty Act 1988.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to Admiralty and maritime jurisdiction.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Oil pollution Liability/compensation Navigation Court/tribunal Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for admiralty jurisdiction in maritime claims and court proceedings regarding certain matters of navigation. This Act applies in relation to: (a) all ships, irrespective of the places of residence or domicile of their owners; and (b) all maritime claims, wherever arising. Claims shall include a claim under the Part II or IV of the Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability) Act 1981 and the Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage) Act 2008. The Act also provides for, among other things, the power of a court to deal with ship or other property, damages for unjustified arrest etc, priority in general maritime claims, statutory powers of detention of a ship and regulation-making powers of the Governor-General.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Admiralty Rules 1988.

Legislation | Australia | 1988 (2006)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Navigation, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX