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Inland Waters Shipping Act.

Country/Territory
Zambia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1961 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Zambia, Revised edition 1995, Chapter 466.
Long title
An Act to make provision for the survey, registration and safety of certain vessels used in inland waters of Zambia, for the safety of passengers and cargo, for the competency of masters and crews and for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Fisheries, Water
Keyword
Fishing vessel Navigation Inland waters
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act makes provision for various aspects of status, use and navigation of every type of water craft used for transportation on inland waters, i.e. such waters as may be declared to be inland waters by the President pursuant to section 10. The Act applies in part also to fishing vessels, a definition of which is given in section 2. Part II concerns the survey and registration of vessels in the port of registry. Only registered vessels shall be used for navigation on inland waters.

Full text
English
Website
www.hurid.org.zm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Inland Waters Shipping (Section 24(3) Harbours) Regulations.

Legislation | Zambia | 1961 (1997)

Keyword: Navigation, Inland waters, Harbour, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Inland Waters Shipping (Navigation) Regulations.

Legislation | Zambia | 1961 (1997)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Navigation, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX