Ship Registration Act 2007.

This Act shall apply to vessels owned by or on demise charter to a qualified person; and to the owner, master and crew of such vessels except government ship or the master and crew of a government ship. This Act underlines that all persons exercising or performing functions, duties or powers conferred or imposed by or under this Act shall act in a manner consistent with the international and regional obligations of the Cook Islands relating to shipping, maritime safety and commerce and the preservation and protection of the marine environment. This Act sets forth provisions on administration; ship registry; duties and obligations of the Registrar of Ships appointed by the Administrator with the approval of the Secretary; procedures of registration; surveys, tonnage, markings and national flag requirements; registerable interests in vessels; and infringement deficiencies, notices and fines. The Queen’s Representative may make regulations, prescribing all matters required contemplated or permitted by this Act to be prescribed or expedient necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Act and its due administration.