Registration of Merchant Ships Act 1989 (Act No. 32 of 1989). Country/Territory Belize Document type Legislation Date 1989 (1996) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Belize Revised Edition 2000, CAP. 236 Long titleAn Act to make new provision for the registration of merchant ships and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Sea Keyword Navigation Fishing vessel Registration Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract There is established an "International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize" (IMMARBE) for the registration under the flag of Belize of vessels of any type, class, size or weight engaged in any kind of trade, service or international maritime activity, including pleasure vessels (sect. 3). For the time being, the Solicitor General shall be the Registrar of Merchant Shipping (sect. 4). Any person of the age of majority may, a representative of such person, or a body corporate may register vessels in IMMARBE (sect. 5). Every vessel accepted for registration shall first be granted a provisional registration valid for one year (sect. 6). Section 7 specifies the documents necessary for registration. Sections 10 to 12 deal with transfer of vessels and mortgage on vessels and the registration thereof. Sections 13 to 17 provide particulars as to the registration of titles, mortgages, assignments and other documents relating to vessels. Every vessel registered in IMMARBE shall have at all times a shipping agent appointed by the ship owners (sect. 17). Section 18 allows for the dual registration of vessels registered in IMMARBE. Sections 21 and 22 provide for maritime liens. (26 sections and two Schedules listing fees and taxes) Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Registration of Merchant Ships (Vessels under 500 GRT in service outside of the Territorial Waters of Belize) Regulations. Legislation | Belize | 1991 (1997) Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Registration, Oil pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Registration of Merchant Ships (Registration and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations. Legislation | Belize | 1991 (2003) Keyword: Navigation, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Registration of Merchant Ships (Disciplinary) Regulations, 1999 (S.I. No. 56 of 1999). Legislation | Belize | 1999 Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Registration of Merchant Ships (Amendment) Act, 1996 (No. 5 of 1996). Legislation | Belize | 1996 Keyword: Navigation, Fishing vessel, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX