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Ghana Maritime Security Act, 2004 (Act 675).

País/Territorio
Ghana
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2004
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Act to give effect to Chapter XI-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS) as amended; to enhance maritime safety and security; to create a legal framework for the effective compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Code (lSPS) in this country; and to provide for related matters.
Materia
Mar, Medio ambiente gen.
Palabra clave
Contaminación marina Navegación Contaminación oleosa
Área geográphica
Africa, Atlántico Norte, Africa Occidental
Resumen

This Act establishes the Ghana Maritime Security Authority, defines its functions and powers, provides with respect to the administration of the Authority and provides rules relative various matters regarding ships and navigation. The Act provides a framework for the compliance with the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention. It also refers to operations of oil tankers. In respect of each ship to which this Act applies, a security assessment shall be conducted and a security plan developed and implemented.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.epa.gov.gh