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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