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Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2019 (B.R. No. 9 of 2019).

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Data collection/reporting Fishing vessel Navigation Hazards
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister responsible for Maritime Administration, in exercise of the power conferred by section 228 of the Merchant Shipping Act 2002, concern the reporting on death related to ships or pollution, or the potential for such pollution to the environment caused by damage to a ship or ships and other accidents as specified. They apply to Bermudan ships wherever they are (with some exceptions) and to foreign ships within Bermuda or Bermuda waters (with some exceptions). When an accident occurs, the following persons associated with the ship shall notify the Authority and the Chief Marine Surveyor, as soon as is practicable following the accident and by the quickest means available— the master or, if the master has not survived, the senior surviving officer; and the ship’s owner, unless they have ascertained to their satisfaction that the master or senior surviving officer has reported the accident, in accordance with sub-paragraph (a). the Regulations provide with respect to investigations regarding accidents and related matters such as co-operation with other States.

Full text
English
Website
www.bermudalaws.bm

References - Legislation

Implements

Merchant Shipping Act, 2002.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2002 (2009)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Navigation, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX