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 titleAn 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