Ship Registration Act (No. 58 of 1998). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide anew for the registration of ships in the Republic; and to provide for incidental matters. Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Fishing vessel Registration Navigation Institution Geographical area Africa, Southern Africa Abstract This Act defines the nationality of South African ships and provides for the registration of South African ships including fishing vessels. It also provides for the establishment of the South African Ship Registration Office. Full text English Website www.polity.org.za References - Legislation Implemented by Ship Registration Regulations (No. R 497 of 2002). Legislation | South Africa | 2002 Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration, Navigation, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX