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Solomon Islands Maritime Authority Act No. 9 of 2018.

Pays/Territoire
Îles Salomon
Type du document
Législation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
An Act to establish the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority and for related purposes.
Sujet
Environnement gén., Pêche, Mer
Mot clé
Pollution de la mer Zone marine Navire de pêche Mise en application Gestion/conservation Collecte de données/déclarations Risques Planification environnementale Gouvernance Port Haute mer Inspection Institution Aire marine Monitorage Navigation Infractions/sanctions Lutte contre la pollution Principe de précaution Protection de l’environnement Évaluation/gestion des risques Relevés/plans Mer territoriale Politique/planification
Aire géographique
Asie et Pacifique, Pays les moins avances, Mélanésie, Océanie, Petits états insulaires en développement, Pacifique Sud
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.
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.parliament.gov.sb

Références - Législation

Amende

Shipping Act 1998 (No. 5 of 1998).

Législation | Îles Salomon | 1998

Mot clé: Navire de pêche, Enregistrement, Navigation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Abroge

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

Législation | Îles Salomon | 2009

Mot clé: Pollution de la mer, Navire de pêche, Enregistrement, Navigation, Institution, Infractions/sanctions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementé par

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

Législation | Îles Salomon | 2022

Mot clé: Certification, Gouvernance, Pollution de la mer, Zone marine, Navigation, Lutte contre la pollution, Recherche, Royalties/redevances, Taxe/impôt

Source: FAO, FAOLEX