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Piracy and Maritime Violence Act 2011 (No. 39 of 2011).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 112 of 17 December 2011.
Long title
An Act to provide a comprehensive framework for prosecuting in Mauritius persons suspected of having committed piracy and related offences.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Navigation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act defines the act of piracy and of interference with safe navigation and confers powers of enforcement on police officers within and outside the waters of the Seychelles. It also concerns cooperation with other states in the framework of the Law of the Sea Convention, and defines the jurisdiction of courts in the Seychelles with respect to offences covered by this Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.mu

References - Legislation

Amends

Merchant Shipping Act.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1991 (2005)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Navigation, Institution, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX