Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Maritime Act (Cap. 131).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Consolidated Edition of 2006.
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of a shipping register for vessels of Vanuatu engaged in foreign trade and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Navigation Institution Registration
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for a variety of matters relative to legal status of and rights in sea-going vessels, navigation, carriage of goods at sea and related matters, including: records relating to vessels (sect. 5); issue of radio station licences; measurement of vessels (sect. 24); numbering Certificates of Registry and licences; builder's certificate ; ship mortgages and maritime liens; recording of bills of sale; risks, responsibilities and liabilities of carriage of goods by sea (sects. 70 and following); limitation fund (sect. 80); rules of navigation (sect. 86 and following); etc. The Minister, with the approval of the Prime Minister, shall appoint a suitably qualified person to exercise the powers and perform the duties of Commissioner of Maritime Affairs under this Act and appoint Deputy Commissioners and a Maritime Administrator.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Maritime Regulations (Cap 131).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1990 (2006)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Agricultural development, Fishing vessel, Data collection/reporting, Tax/levy, Navigation, Inspection, Oil pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime (Protection of Mammals) Regulations (Cap 131).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1988 (2006)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Monitoring, Marine fishes, Fishing authorization, International organization, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime (Radio) Regulations (Cap 131).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1980 (2006)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Data collection/reporting, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Maritime (Amendment) Act 2008 (No. 13 of 2008).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2008

Keyword: Navigation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 31 of 1998).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1998

Keyword: Navigation, Registration, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime (Amendment) Act 1996 (No. 13 of 1996).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1996

Keyword: Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX