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Marine (Amendment) Act 2005 (No. 9 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Fiji
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Fiji Sessional Legislation.
Long title
An Act to amend the Marine Act to give effect to the reorganisation of Fiji's sea ports, and for related matters.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Enforcement/compliance Navigation Harbour Institution
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act comes into force on the same day the Sea Ports Management Act comes into force.
Abstract

This Act amends the Marine Act 1986 as a consequence of the enactment of the Sea Ports Management Act. A new Part 1a regarding the Fiji Islands Maritime Safety Administration is inserted. This public body shall be the lawful authority for purposes of implementing the provisions of this Act and any other law relating to the regulation, registration and safety of shipping. The Fiji Islands Maritime Safety Administration shall have responsibility for implementing and enforcing Fiji Island's international maritime obligations arising from or relating to: (a) all international conventions having the force of law in Fiji by virtue of this Act; (b) marine pollution incidents; and (c) the security of vessels and ports.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Marine Act (No. 35 of 1986).

Legislation | Fiji | 1986

Keyword: Navigation, Fishing vessel, Court/tribunal, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX