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Maritime (Infringement Offences and Penalties) Regulations 2014 (No. 86 of 2014).

Country/Territory
Fiji
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government of Fiji Gazette Supplement of 2014.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Navigation Hazards Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport under section 240 of the Maritime Transport Decree 2013, set out the procedures to be followed by an authorised officer appointed under sections 45 and 46 of the Decree to carry out an- (a) investigation into an accident, incident or mishap (as defined by the Decree); and (b) inquiry into- (i) a serious injury or death on board a ship; (ii) instances where a seafarer belonging to a ship suffers serious injury or dies whilst away from the ship during the course of duty; and (iii) any other matter which in the opinion of the Chief Executive Officer is in the public interest.

Full text
English
Website
www.fiji.gov.fj

References - Legislation

Implements

Maritime Transport Decree 2013 (No. 20 of 2013).

Legislation | Fiji | 2013

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Special fund, Environmental fees/charges, Institution, Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Navigation, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX