Fishing Boat Act (Act No. 178 of 1950). Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 1950 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing vessel Registration Inspection Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes The effective date of entry into force of the Act is to be specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding three months from the date of promulgation. Abstract The Act consists of 57 articles, subdivided in eight Chapters and relative Sections: General Provision (I); Adjustment of the Building of Fishing Boats (II); Registration of Fishing Boats (III); Inspections concerning Fishing Boats (IV); Examinations concerning Fishing Boats (V); Designated Certifying Agencies and Designated Validating Agencies (VI); Miscellaneous Provisions (VII); Penal Provisions (VIII). Full text English Website www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp References - Legislation Implemented by Ordinance for Enforcement of the Fishing Boat Act (No. 95 of 1950). Legislation | Japan | 1950 (2008) Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration, Inspection, Institution, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX