Merchant Shipping Act, 2004 (Cap. 127A). Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Legislation Date 1992 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea Keyword Marine pollution Fishing vessel Registration Marking/identification Institution Navigation Liability/compensation Oil pollution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes Entered into force 1st June 1995. Abstract This Act makes provision with respect to ownership, registration, licensing and marking of ships in Seychelles and to a wide variety of matters relating to navigation in Seychelles waters and by Seychelles ships. It also concerns transportation of various goods (including grains in bulk, oil and dangerous goods) and marine pollution. The Act consists of 245 sections divided into 17 Parts. It is completed by three Schedules. Some provisions of the Act and Regulations made under it shall not apply to a fishing vessel registered under the law for the time being in force requiring the registration of any such vessels. Full text English References - Legislation Amended by Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2014 (Act No. 13 of 2014). Legislation | Seychelles | 2014 Keyword: Navigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX