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Shipping (Amendment) Act 2008 (No. 12 of 2008).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu Sessional Legislation 2008.
Long title
An Act to amend the Shipping Act [CAP 53].
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Institution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends the Shipping Act [CAP 53] by transferring functions of the Authority to the Minister responsible for the administration of this Act, by providing for the appointment of the Principal Licensing Officer, by defining certain functions and powers of this officer in relation with granting licences and certificates under the principal Act, and by providing for penalties and powers of delegation of the Minister.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amends

Shipping Act (Cap. 53).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1968 (2006)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX