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Boat Registration Act (Cap. 277).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
1961 (2003)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the registration of boats and for other purposes connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing vessel Registration Authorization/permit Inspection
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the registration of vessels used for navigation of a gross tonnage less than 500 tons with a specified port authority. The Act sets out procedures for such a registration and prohibits the use of boats that are not registered. The Act also provides for the inspection of boats and the licensing of masters of boats. Licences may be granted at such conditions as the licensing authority may deem to see fit.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Boat Registration Rules (Cap. 277).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1961 (1987)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Boat Registration (Amendment to Schedule) Order, 2003 (S.I. No. 37 of 2003).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2003

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX