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Legislative Decree No. 23 of 1982 issuing the Sea Law.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Certification Hazards Navigation
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 6 months after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The purpose of this Law is to regulate the navigation in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This Law is composed of 5 Sections divided into 296 articles. Section I deals with matters related to ships and in particular with: (a) real rights on ships; (b) common property; (c) rights of privilege; (d) sea pawn; (e) precautionary and executive seizure of ships; and (f) State’s ships. Section II provides for the following: (a) ship owners and providers; (b) captains and crew; (c) the regulation of sea operations; and (d) general provisions. Section III provides for the following matters: (a) investment and exploitation of ships; (b) rent of equipped and unequipped ships; (c) sea transportation contracts; (d) transportation of persons; and (e) guidance and towing. Section IV refers to the following: (a) sea accidents and collisions; (b) help and salvaging; and (c) general sea losses. Section V relates to sea insurance including contracts, liability, settlement and compensations.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.bh

References - Legislation

Amended by

Decree Law No. 18 of 1991 amending the Sea Law issued by the Enactment No. 23 of 1982.

Legislation | Bahrain | 1991

Keyword: Navigation, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree Law No. 4 of 1991 amending the Sea Law issued by the Decree Law No. 23 of 1982.

Legislation | Bahrain | 1990

Keyword: Navigation, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 35 of 2014 amending certain provisions of the Maritime Law promulgated by Legislative Decree No. (23) for the year 1982.

Legislation | Bahrain | 2014

Keyword: Harbour, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX