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Shipping Act, 1998.

Country/Territory
Samoa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to shipping and seaman and to control the registration, safety and manning of ships, and to give effect to various international maritime conventions, and for related purposes.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Fishing vessel Registration Marking/identification Navigation International agreement-implementation
Geographical area
Oceania, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act makes provisions for various matters relating to ships, navigation, safety at sea and ports including the licensing and registration of fishing vessels. The Act also makes provisions for the implementation of international conventions relating to marine pollution.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Shipping Act, 1972 (Act No. 18).

Legislation | Samoa | 1972 | Repealed

Keyword: Navigation, Fishing vessel, Harbour, Institution, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Implements treaty

Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter

Treaty | Multilateral | London; Mexico City; Moscow; Washington D.C. |

Keyword: Inspection, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Navigation, Monitoring, Waste disposal, Toxicity/poisoning, Radioactive waste, International organization, Radioactive pollution, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Marine pollution, Biological agents, Authorization/permit, Oil pollution

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000420)

Implements treaty

Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims

Treaty | Multilateral | London |

Keyword: Maritime zone, Liability/compensation, Law reform/harmonization/deregulation, Navigation, Special fund, Jurisdictional competence, Transport/storage

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000117)

Implements treaty

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

Treaty | Multilateral | London |

Keyword: Transport/storage, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Data collection/reporting, Survey/mapping, Court/tribunal, Monitoring, Oil pollution, Resource/damage valuation, Oil, International relations/cooperation, Navigation, Enforcement/compliance, Dispute settlement, Certification, Inspection, Liability/compensation, Maritime zone, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties, Standards, Marine pollution (ship-based sources)

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000113)