Vessel Registration Act 2024.

The Vessel Registration Act 2024 establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the registration, regulation, and oversight of vessels in Nauru. It outlines preliminary provisions, interpretation of key terms, and the administrative roles of the Registrar and Director of Maritime Services. The Act mandates vessel registration, detailing procedures for application, issuance, renewal, and management of registry certificates. It governs property rights, mortgages, and court-ordered transfers, while also ensuring compliance with international conventions and use of the Nauruan flag. Enforcement provisions include extraterritorial jurisdiction, prosecution guidelines, and penalties for non-compliance. The Act also prescribes record-keeping, confidentiality, and data sharing responsibilities, and addresses transitional matters following the repeal of prior legislation. The text consists of 86 Articles divided into 9 Parts.