Law No. 28 of 1980 on Maritime Trade. Country/Territory Kuwait Document type Legislation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Navigation Internal trade Registration Transport/storage Authorization/permit Inspection Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The Law defines the technical requirements for the fishing boats and their registration procedure specifying the documentation needed. The Law concerns shipbuilding, common property, franchising, maritime mortgage, and ship seizure. The Law regulates the marine navigation and defines the roles of the owner, the supplier, the sailors. It organises the maritime labour, the exploitation of the ship, and gives general provisions for the rental of the ships. It regulates the maritime carriage contracts. The text covers marine accidents and marine insurance. Full text Arabic Website www.gcc-legal.org