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Shipping Act, 1987 (Cap. 50:10).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Ministry of Legal Affairs.
Long title
An Act to make provision for the registration and licensing of ships, matters relating to crews, safety of life at sea and matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Navigation Equipment Data collection/reporting Marine pollution Fishing vessel Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the registration, licensing, transfer and mortgaging of ships and other matters relating to navigation by ships registered in Trinidad and Tobago. The 414 sections of the Act are divided into 25 Parts: Preliminary (I); Restrictions on trading in Trinidad (II); Registration and Licensing (III); National character and flag (IV); Transfers, mortgages, liens (V); Miscellaneous (VI); Manning and certification (VII); Engagement of seamen VIII); Official logbook and logs (IX); Collisions and safety (X); Application of Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (XI); Load lines (XII); Carriage of bulk cargoes (XIII); Dangerous goods (XIV); Seaworthiness (XV); Wrecks and salvage (XVI); Passenger ships (XVII); Legal proceedings (XVIII-XXIV); Final and transitional (XXV).

Full text
English
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.tt

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations (Cap. 50:10).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1987 (2009)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration, Navigation, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations (Cap. 50:10).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1990 (2009)

Keyword: Navigation, Hazards, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shipping (Ship and Port Facility Security) Regulations (Cap. 50:10).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2004 (2009)

Keyword: Navigation, Hazards, Harbour, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shipping (Tonnage) Regulations, 1987 (Cap. 50:10).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1988 (2009)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Navigation, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shipping (Provisions and Water) Regulations (Cap. 50:10).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1993 (2009)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations, 1987 (L. N. No. 223).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1987

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration, Navigation, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX