Admiralty Jurisdiction Act, 1986 (Title 27, Cap 6).
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Abstract
This Act defines the admiralty jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, and makes provision with respect to certain procedures and powers of enforcement of the Court. Jurisdiction shall include any claim for liability incurred under the National Environmental Protection Act 1984 by reason of discharge, escape or dumping of any oil, pollutant or waste material in the waters within the jurisdiction of the Republic from or by any ship.
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Long title of text
An Act to confer admiralty jurisdiction on the High Court and to provide for legal proceedings in connection with ships, the arrest of ships and other property, and to provide for matters connected therewith.
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Revised version of P.L. 1986-26 as at September 2015.
Repealed
No
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English
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No