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Antigua and Barbuda - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention, 2006) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 15 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-07-23 | ATG-2012-R-91373

These Regulations replace the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention, 2006) Regulations 2011. The main change is to provide in the Schedule more detailed national standards with which shipowners have to comply, (though without substantive change). This results from discussions in the International Labour Office in December on the application of the Convention, and also the experience of Recognised Organisations and shipowners on the operation of the Regulations. In addition there are changes to the body of the Regulations, in that the requirements on certification is now placed in the Schedule, and the application to non-Antigua and Barbuda ships made more precise and in line with the planned operation of the Convention.

REGULATIONS
1. Short Title
2. Interpretation
3. Application
4. Purpose of Regulations
5. Exceptions and exclusions
6. Schedule to apply
7. General compliance duty
8. Carriage of documents
9. Detention
10. Penalties
11. Fraud, misuse of certificates, etc.
12. Offences in connection with inspections
13. Revocation

Antigua and Barbuda - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations, 2011 (S.I. 2011, No. 55). -

Adoption: 2011-07-29 | ATG-2011-R-93561

Part I - General
Part II - The Register of Antigua and Barbuda Ships
Part II - Registration
Part IV - Mortgages
Part V - Chartered Bareboat Registration
Part VI - Miscellaneous
Part VII - Offences
Part VIII - Transitional Provisions

Schedules

Antigua and Barbuda - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Shipping (Survey) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. 2008, No. 30).

Adoption: 2008-06-25 | ATG-2008-R-79471

Regulates surveys of passenger ships, cargo ship safety equipment, cargo ship radio installations and cargo ship structure, machinery and equipment.

Antigua and Barbuda - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Shipping (Small Commercial Vessels) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. 2008, No. 31).

Adoption: 2008-06-23 | ATG-2008-R-79472

Part I - General
Part II - Requirements for Vessels
Part III - Boat Masters and Boat Engineers
Part IV - Hours of Work
Part V - Manning and Training
Part VI - Miscellaneous

Antigua and Barbuda - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. 2008, No. 32).

Adoption: 2008-06-23 | ATG-2008-R-79473

Part I - General
Part II - Procedure for Port State Control
Part III - Inspection of Crew for Familiarity with Operational Procedures

Schedule I - Examples of "Clear Grounds" for a more Detailed Inspection
Schedule II - Ships to be Considered for Priority Inspection
Schedule III - List of Certificates and Documents
Schedule IV - Procedures for the Control of Ships
Schedule V - Expanded Inspection
Schedule VI - Criteria for Detention of a Ship
Schedule VII - Minimum Criteria for Inspections

Antigua and Barbuda - Seafarers - Law, Act

Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 12 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-11-16 | ATG-2007-L-78640

Amends the 2006 Act to permit the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping to establish offices outside of the country, to allow registration for ships under construction, to establish registration fees and criteria for the refund of fees, to extend to the country the provisions of Annex VI of the International Convention to Prevent Pollutin from Ships, and to revise provisions regarding births and deaths at sea.

Antigua and Barbuda - Seafarers - Law, Act

The Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2006 (No. 9 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-08-23 | Date of entry into force: 2006-09-19 | ATG-2006-L-75328

Amends several sections, including section 82 increasing the age for employment of children to 16 years of age.

Antigua and Barbuda - Seafarers - Law, Act

Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping Act, 2006. -

Adoption: 2006 | ATG-2005-L-71745

Consolidates the Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping Acts and updates them. Part IV provides for manning and certificates, disqualification of seafarers and inquiries, engagement and discharge of crew, payment of wages and provisions as to discipline.

Antigua and Barbuda - Seafarers - Law, Act

Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 7 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-07-18 | ATG-1998-L-51526

Amends provisions of the Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 28) regarding requirements for certain classes of seafarers to be certified in fire fighting, radar operation, medical aid and rescue techniques, and general certification criteria for seafarers, including physical requirements. An amendment to s. 84 stipulates that no person under the age of 18 may work on a ship unless declared fit by a medical practitioner.

Antigua and Barbuda - Seafarers - Law, Act

Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping Act 1985. No. 1.

Adoption: 1985-02-14 | ATG-1985-L-5428

Thoroughly revises the merchant shipping legislation. Part IV: Masters, Officers, Seamen and Cadets; Part V: Safety of Navigation. States (in s. 326 that the Merchant Shipping Acts of the United Kingdom cease to apply in relation to Antigua and Barbuda. In a Schedule, lists United Kingdom Regulations, Rules and Orders which continue to apply.

Antigua and Barbuda - Seafarers - Law, Act

Merchant Seamen's Discipline Act (Cap. 277) -

Adoption: 1918-02-26 | ATG-1918-L-84932

1. Short title
2. Neglecting to join ship, deserting or joining in state of
drunkenness
3. Recovery of penalties

Antigua and Barbuda - Seafarers - Law, Act

Merchant Shipping (Agreements) Act, (Act No. 3 of 1888 as amended up to Act No. 18 of 1989) -

Adoption: 1888-12-31 | ATG-1888-L-70236

Provides that agreements are to be made between the between the master of the ship and the seamen aboard. The agreement is to include wages due, duration of the contract and rules on board the ship.