Marine Safety Act 1998. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision New South Wales Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act relating to marine safety and other matters; to repeal the Maritime Services Act 1935 , the Navigation Act 1901 , the Commercial Vessels Act 1979 and certain other marine legislation. Subject Sea Keyword Basic legislation Institution Navigation Management/conservation Enforcement/compliance Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract The objects of this Act, consisting of ten Parts, are as follows: (a) to ensure the safe operation of vessels in ports and other waterways, (b) to promote the responsible operation of vessels in those waters so as to protect the safety and amenity of other users of those waters and the amenity of occupiers of adjoining land, (c) to provide for the investigation of marine accidents and for appropriate action following any such investigation, (d) to consolidate marine safety legislation. The Act consists of 10 Parts: preliminary; safety of navigation; boating safety – alcohol and drugs; marine safety licences; requirements for vessels; pilotage; harbour masters; marine investigation and enforcement; legal proceedings; miscellaneous. The Act is completed by four schedules. Full text English Website www6.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Repeals Commercial Vessels Act. Legislation | Australia | 1982 (2004) Keyword: Fishing vessel, Equipment, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Marking/identification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Management of Waters and Waterside Lands Regulations N.S.W. Legislation | Australia | 1996 (2007) Keyword: Navigation, Pollution control, Harbour, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Maritime Services Act 1935 Legislation | Australia | 1935 (2003) Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Navigation, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Marine Safety (General) Regulation 2009. Legislation | Australia | 2009 Keyword: Navigation, Pollution control, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Safety (Commercial Vessels) Regulation, 2010. Legislation | Australia | 2010 Keyword: Navigation, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Safety Regulation 2003. Legislation | Australia | 2003 (2006) Keyword: Navigation, Pollution control, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Safety Regulation 2008. Legislation | Australia | 2008 Keyword: Navigation, Pollution control, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Safety Regulation 2016. Legislation | Australia | 2016 (2018) Keyword: Navigation, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters, Protection of environment, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Safety (General) Regulation 2009. Legislation | Australia | 2009 (2015) Keyword: Navigation, Pollution control, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX