Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21).

Subject

Fisheries, Sea, Environment gen.

Keyword

Marine pollution Fishing vessel Registration Pollution control Navigation Oil pollution Liability/compensation Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Act consolidates the law relative to merchant shipping in the United Kingdom. It provides for the nationality and registration of British ships, regulates navigation and related matters and contains provisions relative to the prevention of pollution by ships. The Act applies also to fishing vessels.

Full text

English

Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amends

Coast Protection Act, 1949 (Cap. 74).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1949 (2020)

Keyword: Protected area, Public land, Expropriation, Erosion, Basic legislation, Coastal zone management, Institution, Navigation, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Industry Act 1991 (Chapter 56).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1991

Keyword: Water supply, Sewerage, Institution, Waterworks, Potable water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water charges, Industrial water use, Irrigation, Access-to-information, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Drainage Act 1991 (Chapter 59).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Drainage/land reclamation, Freshwater resources management, Institution, Inland waters, Waterworks, Flood, Water charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (Chapter 84).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1967 (2020)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishery Limits Act 1976.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1976

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Access right, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fisheries Act 1968 (1968, Chapter 77).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1968

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Subsidy/incentive, Tax/levy, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 1248 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution) (Drilling Rigs and Other Platforms) Order 2005 (S.I. No. 74 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Marine pollution, Mining, Oil pollution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 2924 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Navigation, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Order 1987 (S.I. No. 470 of 1987).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1987

Keyword: Marine pollution, Data collection/reporting, Certification, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 2950 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Order 1997 (S.I. No. 2569 of 1997).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1997

Keyword: Marine pollution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Order 1998 (S.I. No. 254 of 1998).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 1244 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Supplementary Fund Protocol) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 1265 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Compulsory Insurance of Shipowners for Maritime Claims) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 2267 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Navigation, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 1743 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Hazards, Hazardous substances, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 3257 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Compensation Limits) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 2559 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Technical Requirements for Inland Waterway Vessels) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 1075 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration, Inland waters, Navigation, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Certification, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Ship-to-Ship Transfers) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 1228 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Marine pollution, Cultural heritage, Oil pollution, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Merchant Shipping (Pollution) Act 2006 (2006 Chapter 8).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Pollution control, Navigation, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 1244 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Supplementary Fund Protocol) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 1265 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping and Maritime Security Act 1997 (c.28).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1997

Keyword: Marine pollution, Transshipment, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Pollution control, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX