Law No.46 of 2006 - Law of Jordan Maritime Authority. País/Territorio Jordania Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2006 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Mar Palabra clave Institución Planificación ambiental Contaminación marina Registro Recopilación de datos/informes Monitoreo Autorización/permiso Política/planificación Mar territorial Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Mar Rojo & Golfo de Adén, 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 23 articles aims at establishing the Jordan Maritime Authority under the responsibility of the Ministry of Transport. The Authority aims to achieve the following objectives: regulate, supervise and develop the maritime sector; enhance the private sector's role in improving and developing the sector; prevent monopoly; and contribute in marine environment protection and boost maritime safety standards. In order to achieve its objectives, the Authority shall perform the following functions: license of all maritime activities; registration of ships; issuance of certificates for ships and seafarers; conducting inspections and surveys on ships and marine equipment within the Jordanian territorial waters; salvage operations within and outside Jordanian territorial waters; cooperation and coordination with national, regional and international parties; conducting studies, gathering data and information relevant to the sector; monitoring the requirements of maritime security, health security, protection of the marine environment; issuing leave permits to ships leaving the territorial waters and regulate the entry of ships into the territorial waters. Texto completo Inglés/Árabe Página web www.jma.gov.jo