Law No.18 of 2019 on the Supreme Iraqi Maritime Authority. País/Territorio Iraq Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2019 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Mar Palabra clave Zona marítima Monitoreo Control de la contaminación Inspección Contaminación marina Navegación Puerto Institución Protección del medio ambiente Autorización/permiso Registro Certificación Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen This Law consisting of 18 articles aims at (i) regulating the work of the maritime sector, adopting international standards, and develop the necessary monitoring plans; (ii) raising the level of maritime safety in line with the international conventions, as well as protecting and improving the marine environment and combating marine pollution; and (iii) strengthening the role of the private sector and encouraging investment in maritime transport. The goals of the Law will be achieved through (i) the application of international standards to ships flying the Iraqi flag and ships arriving to the ports of the Republic of Iraq or operating in Iraqi waters; (ii) cooperation with the maritime administrations and authorities and the relevant international organizations at the regional and international level; (iii) proposing legislation related to the regulation of the maritime sector; (iv) setting and implementing the general policy of the maritime sector; and (v) implementing national legislation and international maritime conventions to which Iraq is a party. Texto completo Árabe Página web www.moj.gov.iq