Lagoon Shipping Act (Cap. 48.12). Country/Territory Tuvalu Document type Legislation Date 1957 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the control and safety of shipping on lagoons and internal waters. Subject Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Navigation Inland waters Wetlands Protected area Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Act concerns the inspection, certification and licensing of vessels intended for navigation in lagoons. The Act also requires the licensing of vessels registered outside Tuvalu and employed in trade (not defined). Full text English Website www.tuvalu-legislation.tv References - Legislation Implemented by Lagoon Shipping Regulations (Cap. 48.12.1). Legislation | Tuvalu | 1958 (2008) Keyword: Navigation, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Inland waters, Wetlands, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX