Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji Decree 2009 (No. 2 of 2009). Country/Territory Fiji Document type Legislation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Republic of Fiji Islands Government Gazette, Vol. 11, No. 2 of 4 January, 2010. Subject Sea Keyword Navigation Pollution control Institution Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Decree established the Maritime Safety Authority as a commercial statutory authority. The Authority is the successor of the Fiji Islands Maritime Safety Administration. It shall, among other things, provide services in administering and enforcing the laws specified in the Marine Act and any other law relating to the regulation, registration of ships and safety of shipping. The Authority may delegate its powers in accordance with this Decree and may, with the approval of the relevant Minister, make regulations for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Decree. Full text English References - Legislation Amends Marine Act (No. 35 of 1986). Legislation | Fiji | 1986 Keyword: Navigation, Fishing vessel, Court/tribunal, Liability/compensation Source: FAO, FAOLEX