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Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 389).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to make provision for the registration and licensing of Kenyan ships, to regulate proprietary interests in ships, the training and the terms of engagement of masters and seafarers and matters ancillary thereto; to provide for the prevention of collisions, the safety of navigation, the safety of cargoes, carriage of bulk and dangerous cargoes, t h e prevention of pollution, maritime security, the liability of shipowners and others, inquiries and investigations into marine casualties; to make provision for the control, regulation and orderly development of merchant shipping and related services; generally to consolidate the law relating to shipping and for connected purposes.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Fishing vessel Registration Marking/identification Social protection Navigation Oil pollution Liability/compensation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act makes provision for a wide variety of matters relating to merchant shipping in Kenya including registration of ships, proprietary rights in ships, safety of navigation and prevention from collision, carriage of cargo including grain and dangerous goods, liability for maritime claims, enforcement and legal proceedings.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Lakes and Rivers Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1961

Keyword: Inland waters, Authorization/permit, Navigation, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1975

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Navigation, Oil pollution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations, 2011 (Cap. 389).

Legislation | Kenya | 2011 (2012)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations, 2011 (Cap. 389).

Legislation | Kenya | 2011 (2012)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Certification, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Maritime Service Providers) Regulations, 2011 ().

Legislation | Kenya | 2011 (2012)

Keyword: Navigation, Registration, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Radiocommunications) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. No. 117 of 2012).

Legislation | Kenya | 2012

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Equipment, Data collection/reporting, Navigation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Licensing of Vessels) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. No. 48 of 2012).

Legislation | Kenya | 2012

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Navigation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2012 (No. 12 of 2012).

Legislation | Kenya | 2012

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Court/tribunal, Institution, Animal welfare, Offences/penalties, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2014 (No. 18 of 2014).

Legislation | Kenya | 2014

Keyword: Governance, Institution, Animal health, Harbour, Tourism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX