Marine and Safety Authority Act 1997. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Tasmania Document type Legislation Date 1997 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish the Marine and Safety Authority and for related matters. Subject Sea Keyword Navigation Pollution control Institution Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 30 July 1997. Abstract This Act, consisting of 56 sections divided into five Parts and completed by three Schedules, provides for the establishment of the Marine and Safety Authority to ensure the safe operations of vessels, to provide and manage marine facilities and to manage environmental issues relating to vessels. The internal organization of the Authority is defined in the Act. Full text English Website www.thelaw.tas.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Marine and Safety (General) Regulations 2010. Legislation | Australia | 2010 Keyword: Navigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine and Safety (Maritime Incidents) Regulations 2007. Legislation | Australia | 2007 (2017) Keyword: Navigation, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine and Safety (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2008. Legislation | Australia | 2008 (2013) Keyword: Navigation, Pollution control, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine and Safety (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2017. Legislation | Australia | 2017 (2018) Keyword: Navigation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX