Merchant Shipping Act. Country/Territory Kenya Document type Legislation Date 1975 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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. Full text English 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 Legislation | Kenya | 2007 Keyword: Institution, Navigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 389).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