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 titleAn 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