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Inland Waters Shipping Act (Cap. 71:01).

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the survey, registration, licensing and safety of all vessels used on inland waters of Malawi; for the safety of passengers and cargo, for the competency of masters and crews and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Water, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Fishing vessel Marking/identification Inspection Classification/declassification Pollution control Hazardous substances Transport/storage Inland waters Navigation Harbour Freshwater pollution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act makes provisions for the survey, registration, licensing and ships that navigate on waters declared as such under section 42 of this Act and provides rules relative to navigation by ships on inland waters and related matters. Various provisions of this Act relating to construction, equipment, survey and inspection also apply to fishing vessels. The Act provides rules concerning the carriage of dangerous goods and the disposal of illegal dangerous goods. It grants certain regulation-making powers to the Minister, including the power to make Regulations to prevent pollution from ships and, after consultation with the Minister for the time being responsible for matters of the environment, to make Regulations to prevent and control pollution of the marine environment.

Full text
English
Website
www.malawilii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Inland Waters Shipping (Harbours) Regulations (Cap. 71:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1970 (2006)

Keyword: Inland waters, Navigation, Harbour, Freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Inland Waters Shipping (Log-Books) Regulations (Cap. 71:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1970 (2012)

Keyword: Inland waters, Navigation, Hazards, Freshwater pollution, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notice made under the Inland Waters Shipping Act (Cap. 71:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1970 (2012)

Keyword: Navigation, Harbour, Freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Inland Waters Shipping (Navigation) Regulations (Cap. 71:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1970 (1982)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Equipment, Navigation, Harbour, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Inland Waters Shipping (Survey and Registration) Regulations (Cap. 71:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1970 (2006)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration, Marking/identification, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Inland Waters Shipping (Licensing of Vessels) Regulations (Cap. 71:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1980 (2006)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Authorization/permit, Navigation, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Inland Waters Shipping (Tonnage and Dimensions) Regulations (Cap. 71:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1970 (1982)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX