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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, 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Legislation | Mauritius | 1991 (2005) | Repealed

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, International agreement-implementation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX