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Law of the Sea.

Country/Territory
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
1964
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal, No. 5876, 25 April 1965.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Basic legislation Transport/storage Navigation Registration Court/tribunal Institution Royalties/fees Transshipment Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia
Abstract

The purpose of the Law is to codify regulations regarding ships, maritime transportation and related issues. In particular, all national maritime vessels should be registered according to the rules of Iran and obtain the vessel registration document from the Ports and Shipping Organization. The registered vessels benefit from privileges in hiring crew, tax and dues, legal fees and insurance costs. The Act also allows mortgages of the registered vessels. Marine cargo is only possible with bill of lading and through specific contract with explicit responsibilities of the carrier. According to the Act, the ship owner is responsible for his acts, commitments and mistakes, as well as any act of the Master and the crew. The Master is responsible authority to issue the bill of lading as well as requiring the crew. In case of any fault, the Master should respond to the Owner. Any violation of the provisions of the Act would be punishable by fines.

Full text
Farsi
Website
www.dastour.ir

References - Legislation

Amended by

Amendment of the Law of the Sea

Legislation | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 2012

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX