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

Country/Territory
Fiji
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government of Fiji Gazette Supplement, vol. 14, No. 65 of 15 July 2013.
Long title
A Decree for the implementation of Fiji’s obligations under the IMO Conventions and to ensure that participants in the maritime transport system are responsible for their actions and to consolidate related maritime laws including the protection of the marine environment and for related matters.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation Special fund Environmental fees/charges Institution Marine pollution Fishing vessel Navigation Oil pollution Liability/compensation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Decree makes provisions with respect to a wide variety of matters relating to maritime transportation in Fiji waters (defined) and by ships owned by citizens of Fiji. It shall also apply in part to fishing vessels. Convention” or “Conventions” in relation to this Decree means such Conventions as listed under Schedule 1 and as may be declared for the purposes of this Decree. The Decree, among other things, provides with respect to liability of shipowners and marine pollution prevention and management, the plans and responses to protect the marine environment from marine spills, and the appointment of Port State Control Officers. The Decree establishes Marine Spill Pollution Advisory Committee and requires the Authority to establish and administer the National Oil Pollution Pool. The oil pollution levies payable under section 198, and any other money that is lawfully payable to the Pool, shall be paid into the Pool.

Full text
English
Website
www.fiji.gov.fj

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Marine (Ballast Water Management) Regulations 2014 (L.N. No. 110 of 2014).

Legislation | Fiji | 2014

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine (Pollution Levy) Regulations 2014 (L.N. No. 93 of 2014).

Legislation | Fiji | 2014

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Oil pollution, Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime (ISPS Code) Regulations 2014 (No. 102 of 2014).

Legislation | Fiji | 2014

Keyword: Navigation, Harbour, Inspection, Certification, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime (Coasting-trade) Regulations 2014 (No. 95 of 2014).

Legislation | Fiji | 2014

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Certification, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Fiji | 2014

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime (Fiji Small Craft Code) Regulations 2014 (No. 104 of 2014).

Legislation | Fiji | 2014

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Navigation, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime (Carriage of Specific Cargoes) Regulations 2014 (No. 90 of 2014).

Legislation | Fiji | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Cereals/grains/rice, Transport/storage, Agricultural commodities, Animal welfare, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime (Survey Reports) Regulations 2014 (No. 107 of 2014).

Legislation | Fiji | 2014

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Certification, Inspection, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime (Radio) Regulations 2014 (No. 100 of 2014).

Legislation | Fiji | 2014

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Navigation, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime (Logbook) Regulations 2014 (No. 87 of 2014).

Legislation | Fiji | 2014

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Data collection/reporting, Fishing vessel, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime (Infringement Offences and Penalties) Regulations 2014 (No. 97 of 2014).

Legislation | Fiji | 2014

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Regulations 2014 (No. 89 of 2014).

Legislation | Fiji | 2014

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine (Anti-fouling Systems on Ships) Regulations 2014 (No. 106 of 2014).

Legislation | Fiji | 2014

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX