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Merchant Shipping Act 2007 (No. 26 of 2007).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to repeal and replace the Merchant Shipping Act and certain provisions of the Code de Commerce.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Fishing vessel Registration Navigation Institution Liability/compensation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
Proclaimed by Proclamation No. 10 of 2009 of 1 June 2009.
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to matters of merchant shipping in Mauritius including registration of ships, proprietary and other rights in ships, safety of navigation, carriage of grain and dangerous goods, liability for maritime claims, enforcement and legal proceedings.

Full text
English
Website
supremecourt.intnet.mu

References - Legislation

Repeals

Merchant Shipping Act.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1991 (2005)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Navigation, Institution, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 2009 (GN No. 105 of 2009).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2009

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Navigation, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watch keeping) Regulations, no. 144 of 2017.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2017

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Marine pollution, Territorial sea, Protection of environment, Early warning system, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Merchant Shipping (Security of Ships) Regulations, Government Notice no. 124 of 2019.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2019

Keyword: Harbour, Hazards, Territorial sea, Certification, Hazardous substances, Navigation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations, Government Notice no. 299 of 2020.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2020

Keyword: Emissions, Ozone layer, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Certification, Oil pollution, Territorial sea, Waste non-domestic sources, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form) Regulations, Government Notice no. 298 of 2020.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2020

Keyword: Marine pollution, Harbour, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Maritime zone, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Merchant Shipping (Preliminary Inquiries and Formal Investigations of Shipping Casualties) Regulations, Government Notice no. 140 of 2017.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2017

Keyword: Hazards, Inspection, Navigation, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Resource/damage valuation, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Merchant Shipping (National Maritime Search and Rescue Organisation) Regulations, Government Notice no. 139 of 2017.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2017

Keyword: Early warning system, Hazards, International relations/cooperation, Navigation, Governance, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Merchant Shipping (Weight Verification of Containers) Regulations, Government Notice no. 113 of 2018.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2018

Keyword: Navigation, Inspection, Registration, Transport/storage, Transshipment, Offences/penalties, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Training Provider) Regulations, Government Notice no. 112 of 2018.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2018

Keyword: Education, Institution, Offences/penalties, Inspection, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Submersible Craft) Regulations, Government Notice no. 142 of 2017.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2017

Keyword: Navigation, Business/industry/corporations, Offences/penalties, Registration, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Merchant Shipping (Classification Society) Regulations, Government Notice no. 141 of 2017.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2017

Keyword: Protection of environment, Classification/declassification, Environmental standards, Inspection, Institution, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX