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Inland Waters Shipping Act (Cap. 71:01).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
This Act makes provisions for the survey, registration, licensing and ships that navigate on waters declared as such under section 42 of this Act and provides rules relative to navigation by ships on inland waters and related matters. Various provisions of this Act relating to construction, equipment, survey and inspection also apply to fishing vessels. The Act provides rules concerning the carriage of dangerous goods and the disposal of illegal dangerous goods. It grants certain regulation-making powers to the Minister, including the power to make Regulations to prevent pollution from ships and, after consultation with the Minister for the time being responsible for matters of the environment, to make Regulations to prevent and control pollution of the marine environment.
Long title of text
An Act to make provision for the survey, registration, licensing and safety of all vessels used on inland waters of Malawi; for the safety of passengers and cargo, for the competency of masters and crews and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith.
Notes
Reprinted version of Act No. 12 of 1995 as at 17 December 2012.This Act repeals the Inland Waters Shipping Act.Nothing in this Act shall be considered as exempting the master or owner or user of a vessel from compliance with the provision of the Fisheries Act or of any subsidiary legislation made thereunder.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No