Merchant Shipping Act, 2003 (No. 21 of 2003). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to repeal the Merchant Shipping Act, 1967 and the Inland Waters Transport Ordinance, to provide for the registration and licensing of ships, to regulate proprietary interests in ships and the terms of engagement of seafarers and matters ancillary thereto; to provide for the prevention of collisions at sea, the safety of navigation and the life at sea, the regulation of load lines, the carriage of bulk and dangerous cargoes, unsafe ships, inland waterways, passenger ships, wreck salvage, the liability of ship owners and other and inquiries and investigation into maritime casualties; to provide for the pollution prevention and protection of marine environment and marine security; to consolidate the law relating to shipping and for connected matters. Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea Keyword Marine pollution Fishing vessel Marking/identification Navigation Registration Oil pollution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act is composed of 434 sections divided into 24 Parts. Part I contains interpretations and defines the application sphere of the Act. Part II provides for administration of merchant shipping and related matters. The Minister shall establish a maritime safety and security body (sect. 4) and appoint a Registrar of Ships (sect. 7). Part IV concerns the registration and licensing of ships. Section 12 defines “Tanzanian ship”, whereas section 13 specifies qualifications for owning and registration of a Tanzanian ship. Section 22 concerns the marking of ships. Section 43 provides rules for the marking of fishing vessels. Part V regulates the national character and flag of ships. Part VI concerns the ownership of ships and related rights. Part VIII concerns the prevention of collisions and safety of navigation. Part XI regulates the carriage of bulk and dangerous cargoes (sects. 287-291). Part XIX makes provision with respect to the prevention of pollution and in particular regulates the discharge of oil into the sea and the liability for oil pollution. Part XX defines powers of enforcement by appointed authorities. Other provisions of this Act concern investigation of maritime casualties, legal proceedings, matters of administration, fees, application of provisions of the Act to non-Tanzanian ships, etc. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations, 2005. Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2005 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Navigation, Procedural matters, Registration, Traceability/product tracing Source: FAO, FAOLEX