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Merchant Shipping Act.

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to make provision for the control, regulation and orderly development of merchant shipping.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Fishing vessel Registration Navigation Oil pollution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the registration and marking of ships and the licensing of Kenya ships and related matters, provides for the ownership of ships and related matters, prohibit the pollution of water and air by ships and regulate navigation by ships in Kenya waters. This Act does not apply to the regulation of inland water transport.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Shipping (Maritime Security) Regulations, 2004 (L.N. No. 5 of 2004).

Legislation | Kenya | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Hazards, Early warning system, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Delegation of Powers (L.N. No. 75 of 2007).

Legislation | Kenya | 2007

Keyword: Institution, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 389).

Legislation | Kenya | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Marking/identification, Social protection, Navigation, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX