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Maritime Safety Administration Act 2009 (No. 8 of 2009).

Country/Territory
Solomon Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration and to provide its functions and powers and to regulate franchise shipping schemes, management of maritime infrastructure and implementation of maritime conventions and agreements and for related matters.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Fishing vessel Registration Navigation Institution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act commences on a date appointed by the Minister, by Notice in the Gazette.
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration. The Administration shall be responsible for administering, applying and enforcing the Shipping Act 1998, and any other law applying to the maritime sector in Solomon Islands, unless otherwise provided for. References to the “Marine Division” or the “Marine Department” in the Shipping Act 1998, and in any other law, shall be deemed to be references to the Administration, and the Administration is empowered accordingly. The Administration shall, among other things, inspect, survey and register vessels. It may delegate functions relating to marine pollution prevention and response in port areas to the Ports Authority. The Act further provides, among other things, for the implementation of franchise shipping schemes and the management of maritime infrastructure and defines the functions of the Administration and the Minister in relation to international agreements. It also states the guidance principles for the Administration, which includes the “polluter pays” principle and the precautionary principle.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Shipping (Marine Pollution) Regulations 2011 (L.N. No. 66 of 2011).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2001

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Oil pollution, Hazards, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shipping (Marine Inquiries and Investigations) Regulations 2011 (L.N. No. 69 of 2011).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2011

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shipping (Dangerous Goods and IMDG Code) Regulations 2011 (L.N. No. 66 of 2011).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2011

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Solomon Islands Maritime Authority Act No. 9 of 2018.

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2018

Keyword: Marine pollution, Maritime zone, Fishing vessel, Enforcement/compliance, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Hazards, Environmental planning, Governance, Harbour, High seas, Inspection, Institution, Marine area, Monitoring, Navigation, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Protection of environment, Risk assessment/management, Survey/mapping, Territorial sea, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX