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United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Reemployment Rights of Certain Merchant Seamen Rule (46 CFR Part 349).

Adoption: 1997-01-30 | Date of entry into force: 1997-02-06 | USA-1997-R-45987

Amends provisions of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to grant reemployment rights and other benefits to certain merchant seamen serving on vessels used by the United States for war, armed conflict, national emergency or maritime mobilization. Made under the Maritime Security Act of 1996.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Attestation by Employers Using Alien Crewmembers for Longshore Activities in U.S. Ports Rule (29 CFR Part 506)

Adoption: 1992-09-01 | Date of entry into force: 1992-10-08 | USA-1992-R-31127

Regulations promulgated by the Employment and Training Administration and the Employment Standards Administration of the Department of Labour in respect of the filing and enforcement of attestations by employers seeking to use alien crewmembers to perform longshore work at U.S. ports as required under the Immigration and Nationality act as amended by the Immigration Act 1990.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Amendment to International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 Rule (33 CFR Part 81)

Adoption: 1991-03-19 | Date of entry into force: 1991-04-19 | USA-1991-R-30007

On March 19, 1991, the President proclaimed the 1989 amendment to the Regulations of the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), which has entered into force for the United States of America on April 19, 1991. This Rule publishes the President's Proclamation and revises the text of the 72 COLREGS to include the 1989 amendment.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Bulk Hazardous Materials Rule (46 CFR Part 153)

Adoption: 1990-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 1991-01-07 | USA-1990-R-22427

Amendments to tables of the Coast Guard summarizing the minimum requirements for the carriage of liquid, liquefied gas, or compressed gas hazardous materials in bulk by tankship. These amendments are necessary to align the minimum requirements in the table with those approved by the International Maritime Organization for inclusion in its Chemical Codes applicable to tankships, and should result in a reduction in maritime pollution from tankships.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Former Overseas Employees Rule (5 CFR Parts 315 and 316)

Adoption: 1990-10-22 | Date of entry into force: 1990-10-23 | USA-1990-R-20961

Interim regulations, with comments requested, to reduce the length of Federal service (to 12 months) that working family members of U.S. civilian and military personnel assigned overseas must complete in order to qualify for subsequent appointment to career positions on returning to the United States.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Programs for Chemical Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Vessel Personnel Rule (46 CFR Part 16)

Adoption: 1990-09-27 | Date of entry into force: 1990-10-02 | USA-1990-R-22324

Revision of the pre-employment drug-testing requirement for "large" and "medium" employers in order to relieve them of an unintended economic burden caused by implementation of pre-employment testing before implementation of random testing.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Intervals for Required Internal Examination and Hydrostatic Testing of Pressure Vessel Type Cargo Tanks on Barges Rule (46 CFR Parts 38, 54, 98 and 151)

Adoption: 1990-08-16 | Date of entry into force: 1990-10-16 | USA-1990-R-22325

Amendments to the regulations that govern internal inspection and hydrostatic test intervals for pressure vessel type cargo tanks on barges that transport liquefied gaseous cargoes and Grade A flammable liquids.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Programs for Chemical Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Vessel Personnel; Pre-Employment Testing Rule (46 CFR Part 16)

Adoption: 1990-01-03 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-08 | USA-1990-R-9647

Final rule revising the pre-employment drug testing requirement for marine employers having more than 50 employees.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Licensing of Maritime Personnel Rule (33 CFR Part 155 and 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 12, 15, 26, 30, 31, 35, 151, 157, 175 and 185 to 187)

Adoption: 1988-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 1989-02-03 | USA-1988-R-7579

Amendments concerning certain provisions relating to the licensing of individuals, the registration of staff officers, and the manning of vessels.

United States of America - Seafarers - Law, Act

Uninspected Vessel Requirements. Public Law 100-540 (H.R. 4557).

Adoption: 1988-10-28 | USA-1988-L-7467

Amends title 46 of the US Code to require alerting and locating equipment on manned uninspected vessels, to provide for exemptions and to increase penalties for certain violations.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Incinerator Vessels Rule (46 CFR Parts 150 and 153)

Adoption: 1988-03-16 | USA-1988-R-6292

Safety rules for incinerator vessels carrying liquid hazardous wastes in bulk for the purpose of incineration at sea.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Lifesaving Equipment Immersion Suits Rule (46 CFR Part 160)

Adoption: 1987-09-22 | USA-1987-R-4615

Intended to bring regulations on immersion suits into conformity with the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Licensing of Maritime Personnel Rule (46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 15, 26, 35, 157, 175 and 185 to 187)

Adoption: 1987-06-03 | Date of entry into force: 1987-12-01 | USA-1987-R-4609

Amends the regulations governing the licensing of individuals, the registration of staff officers and the manning of vessels.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Licensing of Pilots Rule (46 CFR Part 10)

Adoption: 1987-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 1987-12-01 | USA-1987-R-4607

Contains professional requirements for licensing vessel pilots.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Lifesaving Equipment; Immersion Suits Rule (46 CFR Part 160)

Adoption: 1986-12-18 | USA-1986-R-3157

Revises the specifications for approval of exposure suits with the intention of ensuring conformity with the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended.

United States of America - Seafarers - Law, Act

Shipping - Partial Revision. Public Law 98-89 (S. 46).

Adoption: 1983-08-26 | USA-1983-L-10040

Revises, consolidates and enacts certain laws related to vessels and seamen as subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping". Includes provisions as to shipping articles agreements, discharge, wages, protection and relief of seamen.

United States of America - Seafarers - Law, Act

U.S.C. TITLE 46 - Shipping. -

Adoption: 1983-08-26 | USA-1983-L-80879

SUBTITLE I - General
SUBTITLE II - Vessels and Seamen
* Chapter 21 - General
* Chapter 23 - Operation of Vessels Generally
* Chapter 31 - General
* Chapter 32 - Management of Vessels
* Chapter 33 - Inspection Generally
* Chapter 35 - Carriage of Passengers
* Chapter 37 - Carriage of Liquid Bulk Dangerous Cargoes
* Chapter 41 - Uninspected Vessels Generally
* Chapter 43 - Recreational Vessels
* Chapter 45 - Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels
* Chapter 47 - Abandonment of Barges
* Chapter 51 - Load Lines
* Chapter 61 - Reporting Marine Casualties
* Chapter 63 - Investigating Marine Casualties
* Chapter 71 - Licenses and Certificates of Registry
* Chapter 73 - Merchant Mariners' Documents
* Chapter 75 - General Procedures for Licensing, Certification, and Documentation
* Chapter 77 - Suspension and Revocation
* Chapter 81 - General
* Chapter 83 - Masters and Officers
* Chapter 85 - Pilots
* Chapter 87 - Unlicensed Personnel
* Chapter 89 - Small Vessel Manning
* Chapter 91 - Tank Vessel Manning Standards
* Chapter 93 - Great Lakes Pilotage
* Chapter 101 - General
* Chapter 103 - Foreign and Intercoastal Voyages
* Chapter 105 - Coastwise Voyages
* Chapter 106 - Fishing Voyages
* Chapter 107 - Effects of Deceased Seamen
* Chapter 109 - Proceedings on Unseaworthiness
* Chapter 111 - Protection and Relief
* Chapter 112 - Merchant Mariner Benefits
* Chapter 113 - Official Logbooks
* Chapter 115 - Offenses and Penalties
* Chapter 121 - Documentation of Vessels
* Chapter 123 - Numbering Undocumented Vessels
* Chapter 125 - Vessel Identification System
* Chapter 131 - Recreational Boating Safety
* Chapter 141 - General
* Chapter 143 - Convention Measurement
* Chapter 145 - Regulatory Measurement
* Chapter 147 - Penalties
SUBTITLE III - Maritime Liability
* Chapter 301 - General
* Chapter 313 - Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens
[SUBTITLE IV - Reserved]
SUBTITLE V - Merchant Marine
* Chapter 531 - Maritime Security Fleet
SUBTITLE VI - Miscellaneous
* Chapter 701 - Port Security

United States of America - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act to amend the Shipping Act 1916 to exempt collective bargaining and related agreements from regulation by the Federal Maritime Commission. Public Law 96-325 (H.R. 6613).

Adoption: 1980-08-08 | USA-1980-L-11907

Amends sections 1, 15 and 45.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety and Health Standards for Maritime Employment Rule (29 CFR Parts 1915 to 1919)

Adoption: 1974-05-28 | USA-1974-R-15308

Safety and health standards for shiprepairing (1915), shipbuilding (1916), shipbreaking (1917), longshoring (1918) and gear certification (1919).

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Transportation or Storage of Explosives or Other Dangerous Articles or Substances and Combustible Liquids on Board Cargo Vessels Rule (46 CFR Part 146)

Adoption: 1973-01-30 | USA-1973-R-16047

Inter alia, adds a new Subpart 146.19 (Detailed regulations governing radioactive materials).

United States of America - Seafarers - Law, Act

Harbors and Navigation [A.S.C.A. Title 20]. -

Adoption: 1971 | USA-1971-L-105137

The purpose of this chapter to establish certain standards for the protection and promotion of the health, safety and general welfare of people of the Territory of American Samoa; to encourage the orderly scheduling and safe operation of vessels in interisland and coastwise traffic in American Samoa and adjacent waters; to promote the public health, safety and general welfare by preventing unfair competition by and between vessels operating in American Samoa; to provide for fair and uniform rates, procedures, and regulations dealing with vessels operating in interisland and coastwise shipping in American Samoa and adjacent waters.

Chapters:
01 (Reserved)
02 Marine Inspection, Certification, License
03 Boat Operations
04 Regulation of Trade
05 Abandoned and Derelict Vessels Act
06-10 (Reserved)
11 Harbor General Provisions
12 Ports of Entry
13 Pratique
14 Pilotage
15 Mooring and Unmooring
16 Dockage and Wharfage
17 Health and Safety

United States of America - Seafarers - Law, Act

U.S.C. TITLE 14 - Coast Guard. -

Adoption: 1949-08-04 | USA-1949-L-96822

PART I - REGULAR COAST GUARD (sections 1 - 693)
CHAPTER 1 - Establishment and Duties (sections 1 - 5)
CHAPTER 3 - Composition and Organization (sections 41 - 59)
CHAPTER 5 - Functions and Powers (sections 81 - 101)
CHAPTER 7 - Cooperation with other Agencies (sections 141 - 153)
CHAPTER 9 - Coast Guard Academy (sections 181 - 199)
CHAPTER 11 - Personnel (sections 211 - 440)
CHAPTER 13 - Pay, Allowances, Awards and Other Rights and Benefits
CHAPTER 15 - Acquisitions (sections 561 - 581)
CHAPTER 17 - Administration (sections 631 - 677)
CHAPTER 18 - Coast Guard Housing Authorities (sections 680 - 689)
CHAPTER 19 - Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program
PART II - COAST GUARD RESERVE AND AUXILIARY (sections 701 - 894)

Uruguay - Seafarers - Law, Act

Ley núm. 19752, de 7 de mayo de 2019, que aprueba el Convenio Internacional sobre Normas de Formación, Titulación y Guardia para el Personal de los Buques Pesqueros, aprobado en Londres el 7 de julio de 1995 -

Adoption: 2019-05-07 | Date of entry into force: 2019-05-31 | URY-2019-L-109708

La ley en cuestión aprueba el Convenio Internacional sobre Normas de Formación, Titulación y Guardia para el Personal de los Buques Pesqueros, aprobado en Londres el 7 de julio de 1995, aplicable al personal que preste servicio a bordo de buques pesqueros de navegación marítima con derecho a enarbolar el pabellón de una Parte.

Uruguay - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto núm. 91/017, de 31 de marzo, que mantiene en suspenso, desde el 1º de marzo de 2017 hasta el 30 de abril de 2017 inclusive, las bonificaciones de servicios y las consecuentes contribuciones especiales por servicios bonificados, establecidos por los decretos núm. 233/009 y núm. 159/010 -

Adoption: 2017-03-31 | Date of entry into force: 2017-04-07 | URY-2017-R-104440

El decreto en cuestión mantiene en suspenso, desde el 1º de marzo de 2017 hasta el 30 de abril de 2017 inclusive, las bonificaciones de servicios y las consecuentes contribuciones especiales por servicios bonificados, establecidos por decretos núm. 233/009, de 19 de mayo de 2009, y núm. 159/010, de 24 de mayo de 2010. Asimismo, dispone que el aporte jubilatorio personal y el aporte jubilatorio patronal del 7,5% (siete y medio por ciento), por la actividad de los trabajadores comprendidos en dichos decretos, se continúen efectuando conforme a lo previsto respectivamente por los artículos 2 y 3 del Decreto núm. 159/010, de 24 de mayo de 2010.

Uruguay - Seafarers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Disposición Marítima núm. 162/016, de 15 de abril de 2016, que faculta a la Autoridad Marítima para efectuar el reconocimiento y refrenda del “Certificado Médico para la Gente de Mar” -

Adoption: 2016-04-15 | Date of entry into force: 2016-05-26 | URY-2016-M-103683

La disposición citada faculta a la Autoridad Marítima para efectuar el reconocimiento y refrenda del “Certificado Médico para la Gente de Mar”. Establece los términos de validez de dicho certificado y el procedimiento para obtenerlo y especifica los criterios que habrán de tener en cuenta las autoridades y facultativos a efectos de cumplir con los requisitos sobre las normas de aptitud física y médica.

Uruguay - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto núm. 283/997 por el cual se prorroga hasta el mes de octubre de 1997, la vigencia del Decreto núm. 341/996, por el que se establecieron contribuciones especiales de seguridad social correspondientes al personal embarcado en la Marina Mercante Nacional.

Adoption: 1997-08-13 | URY-1997-R-47831

Uruguay - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto núm. 341/996 por el cual se dispone que las aportaciones a la seguridad social correspondientes al personal embarcado en buques de la Marina Mercante, se regirán por lo dispuesto en el artículo 1 del decreto núm. 402/993.

Adoption: 1996-08-28 | URY-1996-R-45760

Establece un período de transición entre el sistema anterior que basaba las cotizaciones en base a una escala de valores ficta y el establecido por la ley núm. 16713.

Uruguay - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto núm. 133/995 por el que se sustituye el artículo 1 del decreto núm. 473/982, relativo a la provisión de Libros de Máquinas, y se crea la Libreta de Formularios de Calificaciones para el Personal Embarcado de la Marina Mercante.

Adoption: 1995-03-28 | URY-1995-R-40751

Uruguay - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto núm. 40/995 por el cual se otorga un cómputo jubilatorio bonificado al personal de salas de máquinas de los servicios de Dragados y Marítima de la Administración Nacional de Puertos.

Adoption: 1994-01-24 | URY-1994-R-40128

Se otorga un cómputo jubilatorio bonificado de cuatro años por cada tres de prestación efectiva a los trabajadores mencionados.

Uruguay - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto núm. 308 por el que aprueba el reglamento general de prácticos.

Adoption: 1986-06-10 | URY-1986-R-2862

Este reglamento reemplaza el aprobado por decreto 24483 de 9 agosto 1962. El cap. I trata de la Oficina de Pilotaje, cuyas atribuciones se definen en el art. 2. El cap. II trata de los servicios de pilotaje y de la profesión de práctico.

Vanuatu - Seafarers - Law, Act

Shipping (Amendment) Act 2015 (Act No. 9 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-08-04 | Date of entry into force: 2016-06-27 | VUT-2015-L-105143

Vanuatu - Seafarers - Law, Act

Shipping (Amendment) Act 2014 (Act No. 21 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-06-19 | Date of entry into force: 2014-09-09 | VUT-2014-L-98717

Vanuatu - Seafarers - Law, Act

Maritime Zones Act 2010 (No. 6 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-06-18 | VUT-2010-L-88478

This Act declares the internal waters, archipelagic waters, territorial sea, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of Vanuatu, defines the boundaries of the declared maritime zones and defines jurisdiction and rights of Vanuatu in respect of those zones. The Act also concerns, among other things, innocent passage, research in the territorial sea and archipelagic waters, resolution of disputes with other states and regulation-making powers of the Minister. The Act declares the rights of Vanuatu for the purpose of exploring and exploiting its natural resources in the continental shelf.

Repeals the Maritime Zones Act 1981 (Cap. 138).

Vanuatu - Seafarers - Law, Act

Shipping (Amendment) Act 2008 (Act No. 12 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-06-12 | VUT-2008-L-98716

Vanuatu - Seafarers - Law, Act

Maritime (Amendment) Act 2008 (No. 13 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008 | VUT-2008-L-88479

This Act amends the Maritime Act [CAP 131] in relation with a reorganization of the administration regarding maritime affairs. The Office of the Commissioner of Maritime Affairs is vacated and certain functions of the Office and Maritime Appeal Tribunal are transferred to the Minister responsible for the administration of this Act. In addition, the Act provides anew for the appointment of the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs and the Maritime Administrator.

Vanuatu - Seafarers - Law, Act

Maritime Authority (Repeal) Act (No. 22 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-12-31 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | VUT-2007-L-88480

This Act repeals the Vanuatu Maritime Authority Act and provides that any function, power or responsibility under any Act, other than the Vanuatu Maritime Authority Act [CAP 253], of the Vanuatu Maritime Authority or the Commissioner of Maritime Affairs may be transferred to such other person or persons as the Prime Minister may appoint in writing.

The following Acts are repealed:
- Vanuatu Maritime Authority Act (No. 29 of 1998) (28 December 1998)
- Vanuatu Maritime Authority (Amendment) Act (No. 29 of 2002) (31 December 2002)
- Vanuatu Maritime Authority (Amendment) Act (No. 9 of 2003) (21 July 2003)
- Vanuatu Maritime Authority (Amendment) Act (No. 2 of 2004) (23 December 2004)

Vanuatu - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Maritime Regulations Order No. 25 of 1990

Adoption: 1990-09-03 | Date of entry into force: 1990-09-03 | VUT-1990-R-27206

These Regulations were promulgated under the authority of the Maritime Act. Chapter 1 pertains to the registration and certification of various classes of officers and crew members; it includes examination subjects for each employment category as well as various fees related to certification. Chapter 8 contains the manning requirements of various classes of merchant ships. It also provides a standard agreement between seamen and ship master establishing the duties and responsibilities that each has to the other.

Vanuatu - Seafarers - Law, Act

Maritime Act [Cap 131] (Act No. 8 of 1981). -

Adoption: 1981-04-13 | VUT-1981-L-83134

This Act provides for a variety of matters relative to legal status of and rights in sea-going vessels, navigation, carriage of goods at sea and related matters. In particular Part 11 deals with matters related to the employment of seafarers including minimum age, payment of wages, termination of employment, vacation allowance and holidays, working hours, repatriation, discipline on board ship, freedom of association and negotiation of labour contracts.

Vanuatu - Seafarers - Law, Act

Shipping Act (Cap. 53). -

Adoption: 1968-07-20 | VUT-1968-L-98715

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto núm. 2298, mediante el cual se dicta el reglamento de la ley orgánica del trabajo, sobre el trabajo en la navegación marítima, fluvial y lacustre.

Adoption: 1992-06-04 | VEN-1992-R-29793

El contrato de enganche no podrá darse por terminado mientras el buque esté navegando, cuando esté en aguas extranjeras o en lugares despoblados o expuesto a riesgo que, a juicio del capitán, haga necesaria la presencia de todo el personal. Si la relación de trabajo termina por voluntad del patrono en un puerto distinto al de contratación o al de residencia del tripulante, el patrono proveerá los gastos de traslado y manutención del tripulante hasta el lugar de contratación. Se establecen disposiciones sobre el descanso y las vacaciones, se excluyen las huelgas en puerto extranjero, etc.

Viet Nam - Seafarers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Decision No. 1221/QD-TTg approving the Plan for the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. -

Adoption: 2013-07-25 | VNM-2013-M-97026

Viet Nam - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree No. 71/2006/ND-CP on management of seaports and marine navigable channels.

Adoption: 2006-07-25 | Date of entry into force: 2006-08-15 | VNM-2006-R-75346

Provides for investment in construction, management and operation of seaports and marine navigable channels, and management of marine shipping activities in Vietnamese seaports.
Repeals Decree No. 160/2003/ND-CP of 18 December 2003.

Viet Nam - Seafarers - Law, Act

Maritime Code 2005.

Adoption: 2005-06-14 | Date of entry into force: 2006-01-01 | VNM-2005-L-73763

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Seagoing Ships
Chapter III - Ship Crew
Chapter IV - Seaports
Chapter V - Contracts of Carriage by Sea
Chapter VI - Contracts of Carriage of Passengers and Luggage by Sea
Chapter VII - Charter Parties
Chapter VIII - Shipping Agency and Maritime Brokerage
Chapter IX - Maritime Pilotage
Chapter X - Towage of Seagoing Ships
Chapter XI - Maritime Salvage
Chapter XII - Recovery of Sunken Property
Chapter XIII - Collisions
Chapter XIV - General Average
Chapter XV - Limitation of Civil Liability for Maritime Claims
Chapter XVI - Marine Insurance Contracts
Chapter XVII - Resolution of Maritime Disputes
Chapter XVIII - Implementing Provisions

Viet Nam - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree regarding business conditions for maritime service provision (No. 10/2001/ND-CP).

Adoption: 2001-03-19 | VNM-2001-R-59372

Prescribes business conditions for maritime service provision applicable to different types of maritime services. Chapter II defines maritime service activities, and Chapter III sets forth conditions of maritime service businesses. Chapter IV provides for examination, inspection, complaints, denunciations and handling of violations.

Viet Nam - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree No- 91-CP issuing the Regulation on the registration of sea-going ships and crews.

Adoption: 1997-08-23 | Date of entry into force: 1998-09-07 | VNM-1997-R-50729

Defines which types of sea vessels must be registered and provides for the procedure of registration. Chapter III covers registration of crew.

Viet Nam - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree issuing Regulations on Registration of Seagoing Vessels and Crew (No. 91-CP).

Adoption: 1997-08-23 | VNM-1997-R-60208

Sets forth principles for organising registration of seagoing vessels and crew in Vietnam, and of seagoing vessels under Vietnamese ownership overseas.

Viet Nam - Seafarers - Law, Act

Maritime Code of Vietnam

Adoption: 1990-06-30 | Date of entry into force: 1991-01-01 | VNM-1990-L-38287

Includes provisions on ship crew and their necessary qualifications.

Yemen - Seafarers - Law, Act

Law No. 23 of 2013 concerning Seaports. -

Adoption: 2013-11-10 | Date of entry into force: 2013-11-10 | YEM-2013-L-97244

Chapter I: Definitions.
Chapter II: Scope of Application and Law Objectives.
Chapter III: Establishing and Developing the Ports and its Strategies.
Chapter IV: Operating and Licensing.
Chapter V: Ships Services.
Chapter VI: Issues related to Shipments.
Chapter VII: Port Safety.
Chapter VIII: Seaport Environmental Protection.
Chapter IX: Port Services and Facilities Fees.
Chapter X: Prohibitions and Penalties.
Chapter XI: Final Provisions.

Yemen - Seafarers - Constitution

Law No. 24 of 2013 on the Maritime Chamber. -

Adoption: 2013-11-10 | Date of entry into force: 2013-11-10 | YEM-2013-C-97245

Part I: Establishment and Definitions.
Part II: Law Objectives and Specialization.
Part III: Chamber Formation and Membership.
Part IV: General Assembly.
Part V: Board of Directors.
Part VI: Chamber's Financial System.
Part VII: Elections Procedures for the Board of Directors.
Part VIII: General and Final Provisions.

Yemen - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Minister of Transport Decree No. 69, 2007 regulating the Procedures for the Prevention of Pollution from Sewage Fouling by Ships.

Adoption: 2007-10-27 | Date of entry into force: 2007-10-27 | YEM-2007-R-81312

Title I: Naming, Definitions and Aims
Title II: Scope of the Regulation
Title III: Inspection
Title IV: International Certificate for the Prevention of Pollution from Sewage Fouling of Ships
Title V: Restrictions on the Circulation of Sewage
Title VI: Reception Facilities for Sewage Fouling of Ships
Title VII: Penalties
Title VIII: General Provisions