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Lagoon Shipping Act (Cap. 48.12).

Country/Territory
Tuvalu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1957 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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