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Shipping Act 1990 (No. 6 of 1990).

Country/Territory
Kiribati
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to update and modernise the law relating to shipping and for connected purposes.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Navigation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act prescribes various requirements regarding sea-going vessels and its crew, with a view to safety, the prevention of collisions and the prevention of marine pollution. Licensing officers, who shall be public officers, may be appointed to grant licences and certificates under the terms of this Act and districts may be assigned to such licensing officers. The Minister may make Regulations under this Act and prescribe penalties for the breach thereof in regard to all such matters as may be prescribed within the framework of this Act, the marking, naming or numbering of vessels, and matters relating to safety and prevention of marine pollution.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

Shipping (Amendment) Act 2001 (No. 10 of 2001).

Legislation | Kiribati | 2001

Keyword: Navigation, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Maritime Act 2017.

Legislation | Kiribati | 2017

Keyword: Pollution control, Marine pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Oil pollution, Marine area, Hazards, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing vessel, Maritime zone, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX