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Bangladesh Flag Ships (Protection of Interests) Act, 2019 (Act No. 18 of 2019).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to repeal and re-enact the Bangladesh Flag Vessels (Protection) Ordinance, 1982 in a time befitting manner.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Fishing vessel Navigation Procedural matters Use restrictions
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force immediately.
Abstract

The Prescribed Authority may permit the carriage or cargoes from of to Bangladesh by a third country flag vessel, if: (a) no Bangladesh flag vessel (meaning a vessel registered in Bangladesh) or flag vessel of the trading partner country concerned is available; (b) the cargoes cannot be carried, for any reason, by any Bangladesh flag vessel or flag vessel of that country. Prohibition on carriage of coastal trade cargoes by the flag vessel of a foreign country: No vessel of a foreign country which is not a Bangladesh flag vessel shall carry coastal trade cargoes of Bangladesh : Provided that this restriction shall not apply to a vessel in respect of which a certificate of waiver is issued by the Prescribed Authority.

Full text
English
Website
bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd