Shipping (International Ship and Port Facility Security) Regulations 2004. Country/Territory Tonga Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Tonga Sessional Legislation. Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Fishing vessel Navigation Institution Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract These Regulations provide for the establishment of a Maritime Security Committee, provide for the carrying into effect of provisions of the SOLAS convention and define the duties of the Committee and port authorities in respect of security of navigation. It also requires ships to comply with security obligations. Notwithstanding Article 3 of the Convention, these Regulations shall apply to fishing vessels 12 metres in length and above fishing in the EEZ of Tonga and in international waters. Full text English Website legislation.to References - Legislation Implements Shipping Act. Legislation | Tonga | 1973 (1988) Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration, Marking/identification, Navigation, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX