Law No.46 of 2006 - Law of Jordan Maritime Authority. Country/Territory Jordan Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Institution Environmental planning Marine pollution Registration Data collection/reporting Monitoring Authorization/permit Territorial sea Geographical area Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law consisting of 23 articles aims at establishing the Jordan Maritime Authority under the responsibility of the Ministry of Transport. The Authority aims to achieve the following objectives: regulate, supervise and develop the maritime sector; enhance the private sector's role in improving and developing the sector; prevent monopoly; and contribute in marine environment protection and boost maritime safety standards. In order to achieve its objectives, the Authority shall perform the follo Full text English Website www.jma.gov.jo