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Ship Security Act.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Harbour Inspection Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Navigation
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the security of ships at sea with a view to the protection of personnel and of the marine environment. Moreover, the Act sets forth which measures are to be taken implementing international rules in order to ensure the above-mentioned objectives. The Act – consisting of 15 articles – deals with the following aspects: sphere of application and definition of terms, further definition of terms and exceptions, underlying principle, implementation of international rules, equipment of ships, shipboard living and working conditions, responsible personnel, surveillance, competent authorities, penalties, inspection of ships under foreign flags and empowerment of the Federal Minister for Traffic, Construction and Town Planning. One Annex is enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.bmj.de

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ship Security Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1998 (2016)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Pollution control, Certification, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ordinance amending the Annex of the Ship Security Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2015

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance amending the Annex of the Ship Security Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2017

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Inspection, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX