Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning) Regulations, 2013. Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka No. 1818/37, 12 July 2013, pp. 39A-43A. Subject Sea Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Navigation Data collection/reporting Marine area Monitoring Registration Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on 1 July 2013. Abstract These Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning) Regulations, consisting of 16 regulations and two Schedules, apply to all seagoing ships registered under the Sri Lankan flag wherever they are; and other seagoing ships when in Sri Lankan waters other than fishing vessels and pleasure crafts not engaged in trade. It shall be the duty of the Company to ensure that, in relation to every ship: a safe manning document is in force in respect of the ship and manning thereof; the manning of the ship is maintained at all times to at least the levels specified; and the safe manning document is kept onboard the ship at all times and is available for authorized inspection. Full text English Website www.dgshipping.gov.lk References - Legislation Amends Merchant Shipping Act No. 52 of 1971. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1972 (1988) Keyword: Navigation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Marine area, Harbour, Authorization/permit, Registration, Court/tribunal, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX