Maritime Regulations (Cap 131). Country/Territory Vanuatu Document type Regulation Date 1990 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Vanuatu Consolidated Subsidiary Legislation. Long titleRegulations provide Regulations for the better carrying into effect of the provisions of the Maritime Act [Cap. 131]. Subject Fisheries, Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Agricultural development Fishing vessel Data collection/reporting Tax/levy Navigation Inspection Oil pollution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract These Regulations carry into effect provisions the Maritime Act concerning a wide variety of matters relating to navigation and seagoing vessels, including: documentation and identification of vessels; annual tonnage tax; registration of vessels; prevention of pollution of the sea by oil; inspections; recording and reporting; marine casualties, offences and marine investigations. The Regulations also provide for payment of levies into a Trust Fund to be used for, among other things: marine investigation into casualties and oil pollution; assessments and dues payable under international agreements and organizations including FAO and regional fisheries agreements; works and actions in relation to the prevention and the treatment of marine pollution and environmental nuisances; and promotion of the fishing industry. Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Implements Maritime Act (Cap. 131). Legislation | Vanuatu | 1981 (2006) Keyword: Navigation, Institution, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX