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Maritime Transport Act 2008 (No. 4 of 2008).

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act: (a) to reform and restate the law relating to maritime transport; and (b) to provide for related matters.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Navigation Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Oil pollution Liability/compensation Hazards Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on the day on which it receives Royal assent.
Abstract

This Act provides rules for maritime transportation of goods including hazardous substances and oil, and defines functions and powers of authorities for purposes of control of maritime transportation and for the implementation of international obligations of the Cook Islands in the field of maritime transportation and protection of the environment. The Minister may from time to time make marine protection rules for purposes of: (a) implementing Cook Islands' obligations under any marine protection convention or international practices or standards relating to the protection of the marine environment as may from time to time be recommended by IMO; or giving effect to the provisions of the Prevention of Marine Pollution Act 1998.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Prevention of Marine Pollution Act (No. 5 of 1998).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Maritime Rules (Offences) Regulations 2014.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Marine area, Pollution control, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Maritime Zones Act No. 1 of 2018.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2018

Keyword: Basic legislation, Coastal zone management, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Sovereignty, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX