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Solomon Islands Maritime Authority Act No. 9 of 2018.

País/Territorio
Islas Salomón
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2018
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Act to establish the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority and for related purposes.
Materia
Medio ambiente gen., Pesca, Mar
Palabra clave
Contaminación marina Zona marítima Embarcación de pesca Cumplimiento/aplicación Ordenación/conservación Recopilación de datos/informes Peligros Planificación ambiental Gobernanza Puerto Alta mar Inspección Institución Área marina Monitoreo Navegación Infracciones/sanciones Control de la contaminación Principio de cautela Protección del medio ambiente Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Levantamiento topográfico/cartografía Mar territorial Política/planificación
Área geográphica
Asia y Pacifico, Países menos desarrollados, Melanesia, Oceania, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Pacífico Sur
Entry into force notes
Parts 1, 2, 7 and 8 of this Act enters into force on the date of assent and the remaining provisions enter into force on the day appointed by the Minister by notice in the Gazette.
Resumen

This Act lays down rules for the establishment of the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority as a financially self-sufficient organization with sufficient resources to carry out its functions, the implementation of international and regional maritime agreements, and the implementation of applicable maritime laws. The powers and functions of the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority are: (I) implementation and enforcement of applicable maritime laws, conventions and agreements, (II) efficient and effective administration of maritime sector, (III) control and monitoring of vessels in port and at sea, (IV) coordination of maritime search and rescue operations, (V) prevention of marine pollution originating from vessels, (VI) enforcement of standards of construction, repair or salvage for vessels constructed in Solomon Islands and operating within Solomon Islands, (VII) preparation of hydrographic charts and surveys for maritime use, (IX) monitoring and economic analysis of and support for the management and administration of franchise shipping schemes, and (X) monitoring of commercial matters concerning the maritime industry. The jurisdiction of the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority includes all vessels in Solomon Island waters, regardless of nationality; Solomon Island vessels on the high seas; and citizens of Solomon Islands. This Act sets forth provisions on the membership, powers and functions of the Board of the Maritime Authority; the establishment and structure of Advisory Committee and other committees; the funds of the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority; planning and reporting of corporate plan of the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority; the implementation and enforcement of applicable maritime conventions and agreements; the implementation of franchise shipping schemes; the development of planning for maritime emergencies, including safety and environmental emergencies; the powers of entry, inspection and seizure of the personnel authorized by the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority; and offences and penalties. The Minister may make regulations relating to matters required or permitted to be prescribed by the Minister under this Act. Moreover, the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority may make maritime orders relating to matters required or permitted to be prescribed by maritime order under this or any other Act.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.parliament.gov.sb

Referencias - Legislación

Enmienda

Shipping Act 1998 (No. 5 of 1998).

Legislación | Islas Salomón | 1998

Palabra clave: Embarcación de pesca, Registro, Navegación, Institución

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX

Revoca

Maritime Safety Administration Act 2009 (No. 8 of 2009).

Legislación | Islas Salomón | 2009

Palabra clave: Contaminación marina, Embarcación de pesca, Registro, Navegación, Institución, Infracciones/sanciones

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementado por

Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (Fees, Charges and Levies) Maritime Order (No. 2) 2022.

Legislación | Islas Salomón | 2022

Palabra clave: Certificación, Gobernanza, Contaminación marina, Zona marítima, Navegación, Control de la contaminación, Investigación, Derechos/cánones, Tasa/impuesto

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX