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The Merchant Shipping (Weight Verification of Containers) Regulations, Government Notice no. 113 of 2018.

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Navigation Inspection Registration Transport/storage Transshipment Offences/penalties Access-to-information
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
1 October 2018.
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister under section 228 of the Merchant Shipping Act, apply to new and existing containers used in international transport, and to cargo carried in a container, except for containers carried on chassis or a trailer engaged in short international voyages. The Regulations concern: testing, inspection and approval of containers, in compliance with the provisions of the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC); duties of shipper concerning packaging; packing by third parts; shipping documents; registration of service providers; registration of shippers; communication and information in compliance with Chapter VI/2 of International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS); offences.

Full text
English
Website
blueconomy.govmu.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Merchant Shipping Act 2007 (No. 26 of 2007).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2007

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Navigation, Institution, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX