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Ship and Port Facility Security Regulations 2004.

Country/Territory
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Navigation Harbour Hazardous substances
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister under Section 400 of the Shipping Act, 2004, require ships (including large oil tankers, chemical tankers, gas carriers) to be provided with a ship security alert system and introduces other measures for the protection of security of ports and navigation. Without prejudice to any other duties under these Regulations, the Registrar of Ships shall: (a) in accordance with section 4 of part A of the International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (ISPS) Code set security levels for and ensure the provision of security level information to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ships; (b) when changes in security level occurs, update security level information as the circumstances dictates; (c) indicate when a Declaration of Security is required for a Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ship; (d) approve the ship security plan and relevant amendments to a previously approved plan.

Full text
English
Website
www.svg-marad.com

References - Legislation

Implements

Merchant Shipping Act, 2004 (No. 11 of 2004).

Legislation | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Marking/identification, Navigation, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX