Decree–Law No. 29 of 1966 regulating Qatar Maritime Ports. Country/Territory Qatar Document type Legislation Date 1966 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Harbour Authorization/permit Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Procedural matters Waste management Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 60 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law consisting of 63 articles divided in VIII Parts aims at organizing Maritime Ports of Qatar. Articles 5-22 provide for traffic within the Ports: anchorage, ships movement in conformity with the prevailing circumstances and weather conditions, procedures in emergency cases, and material banned to be thrown overboard. Articles 23-49 provide for loading and unloading cargo (special rules are provided for hazardous cargo): times, rules, facilities and their possible damages, travel authorizations, liability and responsibility of the Port administration, management of damaged or deteriorated merchandise unloaded from the ship. Articles 50-53 deal with precaution against fire, measures to be taken in case of burning ships, and smoking rules within the Port. The Law provides also for procedures and fees exemption for warships. Full text English/Arabic Website www.almeezan.qa References - Legislation Amended by Law No.4 of 1996 amending some provisions of Decree Law No.29 of 1966 regulating Qatar Maritime Ports. Legislation | Qatar | 1996 Keyword: Harbour, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No.17 of 2015 amending some provisions of Decree-Law No.29 of 1966 regulating Qatar Maritime Ports. Legislation | Qatar | 2015 Keyword: Harbour, Inspection, Public health, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX