Merchant Shipping Act No. 52 of 1971.

Country/Territory: Sri Lanka
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1972 (1988)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to amend and consolidate the Law relating to Merchant Shipping in force in Sri Lanka, and to make provision for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Subject: Sea
Keyword: Navigation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Marine area Harbour Authorization/permit Registration Court/tribunal Inspection Internal trade International trade
Geographical area: Asia, Southern Asia

Abstract: This Merchant Shipping Act, consisting of XII Parts and one Schedule and divided into 333 regulations, applies to the following: all Sri Lanka ships wherever they may be; all ships registered or deemed to be registered under this Act wherever they may be; all ships, not being Sri Lanka ships, licensed under this Act to engage in the coasting trade, while engaged in such trade; and all other ships while in a port or place in, or within the territorial waters of Sri Lanka. The Act shall not apply
Full text: English
Website: www.dgshipping.gov.lk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers) Regulations, 2016.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2016

Keyword: Navigation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Marine area, Harbour, Authorization/permit, Registration, Court/tribunal, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning) Regulations, 2013.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Navigation, Data collection/reporting, Marine area, Monitoring, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Watch Keeping) Regulation, 2013.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2013 | Repealed

Keyword: Navigation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Marine area, Harbour, Authorization/permit, Registration, Court/tribunal, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX