Merchant Shipping Act

Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Source
UNEP

Abstract
To provide a framework for shipping procedures and protocols. Provides power to certain authorities to enact legislation of this Act. - To provide for the registration and licensing of ships and regulation of shipping practices. To provide for the pollution prevention and protection of the marine environment and marine security.
Topics
Marine and Freshwater
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Toolkit legislation
Plastic
Regulatory Approach