Maritime Administration and Marine Safety Law. Country/Territory Latvia Document type Legislation Date 2002 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Navigation Institution Registration Data collection/reporting Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract The purpose of this Law is to specify the State administration institutional system concerning maritime matters and to ensure the implementation of and compliance with the requirements of international agreements and standards binding on the Republic of Latvia in the field of maritime safety and protection in order to prevent environmental pollution from ships and ensure the efficiency of maritime traffic. The Ministry of Transport shall determine the procedures for the utilisation of Latvian wa Full text English Website www.ttc.lv References - Legislation Implemented by Cabinet Regulation No. 1060 of 2009 on Handling and Control of Dangerous and Polluting Cargoes in Ports Legislation | Latvia | 2009 (2011) Keyword: Protection of environment, Pollution control, Inspection, Harbour, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Cabinet Regulation No. 339 of 2012 on Port Formalities Legislation | Latvia | 2012 Keyword: Harbour, International trade, Data collection/reporting, Navigation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Cabinet Regulation No. 561 of 2011 on Procedures for Investigation of Marine Casualties and Marine Incidents Legislation | Latvia | 2011 Keyword: Marine area, Disasters, Protection of environment, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Cabinet Regulation No. 1171 of 2010 on Procedures for Using Latvian Waters and Navigation Regime Therein Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2016) Keyword: Maritime zone, Navigation, Disasters, Harbour, International relations/cooperation, Survey/mapping, Marine area, Territorial sea Source: FAO, FAOLEX Cabinet Regulation No. 363 of 2016 on Procedures for Controlling, Inspecting and Detaining Ships in Latvian Waters Legislation | Latvia | 2016 Keyword: Marine pollution, Territorial sea, International agreement-implementation, Maritime zone, Inspection, Navigation, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX