Maritime Security Act 2021.

The Act aims to enhance security on Nauruan ships and waters, safeguard maritime operations from unlawful acts, and protect people, property, and the environment. It also ensures compliance with international maritime security obligations. It outlines the responsibilities and powers of authorities, shipping companies, port operators, and security officers to prevent threats and manage incidents. The Act sets security levels, requires security plans for ships and ports, mandates verification and certification processes, and regulates access and control within port areas. It also defines offenses related to maritime security, aiming to protect maritime operations and infrastructure from unlawful acts. illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is defined as "threat" under this Act. The text provides for a port and ship security measures. The Act consists of 38 Articles and has one Schedule.