Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 389). Country/Territory Kenya Document type Legislation Date 2009 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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