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