South African Maritime Safety Authority Act, 1998. País/Territorio Sudáfrica Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1998 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to provide for the establishment and functions of the South African Maritime Safety Authority; and to provide for incidental matters. Materia Medio ambiente gen., Mar Palabra clave Contaminación marina Institución Puerto Navegación Inspección Cumplimiento/aplicación Área geográphica Africa, Atlántico Sur, Africa Meridional Resumen This Act provides for the establishment of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and provides with respect to its administration, functions and powers. The objectives of the Authority are— (a) to ensure safety of life and property at sea; (b) to prevent and combat pollution of the marine environment by ships; and (c) to promote the Republic’s maritime interests. The administration of the laws mentioned in the first column of the Schedule is transferred to the Authority subject to the amendments (if any) contained in the third column of the Schedule. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.samsa.org.za