Merchant Shipping (Ship and Port Facility Security) Regulations, 2004 (S.R.O. No. 26 of 2004). Country/Territory Saint Kitts and Nevis Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Liability/compensation Management/conservation Data collection/reporting Early warning system Harbour Inspection Marine area Navigation Offences/penalties Risk assessment/management Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations lay down rules for the security of ship and port facilities. These Regulations shall apply to types of ships engaged in international voyages and port facilities serving such ships. These Regulations set forth provisions on security measures including responsibilities of the director and coast guard; requirements for companies; ship security plans; requirements for ships; ship security alert system; verification of ships by the authorized officers; procedures and principles for certification; prohibition of proceeding to sea without an appropriate certificate; inspection of ships in port and ships intending to enter ports; port facility security assessment; exchange of information for communication; powers of authorized officers for inspection; and offences and penalties. Full text English Website www.skncustoms.com References - Legislation Implements Merchant Shipping Act, 2002 (No. 24 of 2002). Legislation | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 2002 Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Navigation, Waste disposal, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX