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Inland Water Transport Act, 2021 (Act no. 18 of 2021).

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Water
Keyword
Marine pollution Authorization/permit Early warning system Harbour Hazardous substances Inland waters Inspection Institution Offences/penalties Oil pollution Pollution control Protection of environment Registration Transport/storage Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act, which is composed of 15 Parts and 2 Schedules, has the overall purpose of regulating, coordinating and overseeing maritime safety, security, training, search and rescue, and of preventing marine pollution on inland waterways. It applies to every vessel registered in Uganda and any other vessel in waters under the jurisdiction of Uganda (vessels of the Uganda People's Defence Forces and the Uganda Police Force are excluded from application and so are matters relating to vessels on Lake Victoria).

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.go.ug