Maritime Authority Act (No. 37 of 2002). Country/Territory Suriname Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Navigation Geographical area Americas, Small Island Developing States, South America Entry into force notes Enters into force on 31 March 1998. Abstract The Maritime Authority is established as a corporation under article 3 in the framework of privatization of public services. The Corporation shall be responsible for safe and efficient maritime traffic from and to Suriname in accordance with international conventions ratified by Suriname and the supervision and control on maritime navigation in accordance with laws of Suriname. The Corporation shall further render services to sea going vessels in particular with regard to exportation and importa Full text English