Maritime Law Regulations by Country (PDF)

RELEVANT LEGISLATION RELATING TO MARITIME LAW PER COUNTRY LESSON 5 PHILIPPINES  PHILIPPINE MERCHANT MARINE RULES AND REGULATIONS (PMMRR) Comprehensive set of rules governing maritime activities in the Philippines Covers vessel registration, manning requirement...

RELEVANT LEGISLATION RELATING TO MARITIME LAW PER COUNTRY LESSON 5 PHILIPPINES  PHILIPPINE MERCHANT MARINE RULES AND REGULATIONS (PMMRR) Comprehensive set of rules governing maritime activities in the Philippines Covers vessel registration, manning requirements, and safety standards Implements SOLAS requirements for ship construction, life-saving appliances, and navigation safety  PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD LAW OF 2009 (REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9993) Establishes the Philippine Coast Guard as the primary maritime law enforcement agency Empowers the Coast Guard to enforce maritime safety regulations, including SOLAS and ISPS Provides authority for maritime security and search and rescue operations  MARINE POLLUTION DECREE OF 1976 (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 979) Primary legislation addressing marine pollution in Philippine waters Implements MARPOL requirements for preventing ship-source pollution Establishes penalties for violations and procedures for cleanup operations  PHILIPPINE PORT SECURITY CODE: Aligns with the ISPS Code requirements Outlines security measures for ports and vessels in Philippine waters Defines roles and responsibilities for port facility security officers UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  CODE OF FEDERAL REGUL ATIONS (CFR) TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS Comprehensive set of regulations covering maritime safety and environmental protection Implements SOLAS requirements in Subchapter S (Subdivision and Stability) Addresses MARPOL requirements in parts related to vessel pollution  MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ACT OF 2002 Implements the ISPS Code in the United States Establishes a framework for maritime security, including vessel and facility security plans Requires security assessments and the appointment of security officers  OIL POLLUTION ACT OF 1990 Enacted in response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill Strengthens requirements for oil spill prevention and response Complements MARPOL Annex I regulations on oil pollution prevention  COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ACT: Periodically updated to address emerging maritime issues Provides authority for the U.S. Coast Guard to enforce maritime regulations Includes provisions related to vessel safety, security, and environmental protection CHINA  MARITIME TRAFFIC SAFETY LAW OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Implements SOLAS requirements for vessel safety and navigation Establishes rules for vessel traffic management and accident prevention Outlines responsibilities of maritime safety administration agencies  MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LAW OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Primary legislation addressing marine pollution prevention Implements MARPOL requirements for controlling ship-source pollution Establishes a legal framework for environmental protection in Chinese waters  R E GU L AT I ON S OF T H E P E OP L E ' S R E P U B L I C OF C H IN A ON T H E P R E V E N T I ON AN D C ON T R OL OF M AR I N E P OL LU T ION F R OM S H IP S Detailed rules implementing MARPOL requirements Covers oil pollution, sewage, garbage, and air emissions from ships Establishes procedures for ship inspections and certification JAPAN  SHIP SAFETY LAW Primary legislation implementing SOLAS requirements in Japan Covers ship construction, equipment, and operational safety standards Establishes inspection and certification procedures for vessels  MARINE POLLUTION PREVENTION LAW Implements MARPOL requirements in Japanese waters Regulates discharge of oil, noxious liquid substances, and garbage from ships Establishes penalties for non- compliance and procedures for pollution response  LAW ON PORT REGULATIONS Governs the safety and security of port operations Includes provisions related to dangerous goods handling and vessel traffic management Supports implementation of SOLAS and ISPS requirements in ports  MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY LAW Implements the ISPS Code in Japan Establishes requirements for ship and port facility security plans Outlines procedures for security assessments and incident reporting AUSTRALIA  NAVIGATION ACT 2012 Comprehensive legislation governing maritime activities in Australia Implements SOLAS requirements for vessel safety and navigation Provides authority for maritime safety inspections and enforcement  MARINE SAFETY (DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL VESSEL) NATIONAL LAW ACT 2012 Establishes a national system for regulating domestic commercial vessels Implements safety standards aligned with SOLAS principles for smaller vessels Covers vessel registration, crew  PROTECTION OF THE SEA (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS) ACT 1983 Primary legislation implementing MARPOL in Australia Regulates discharge of oil, noxious substances, sewage, and garbage from ships Establishes penalties for marine pollution offenses  MARITIME TRANSPORT AND OFFSHORE FACILITIES SECURITY ACT 2003 Implements the ISPS Code in Australia Establishes requirements for maritime security plans and assessments Outlines roles and responsibilities for maritime security officers EUROPEAN UNION (EU)  REGUL ATION (EC) NO 725/2004 ON ENHANCING SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY Implements the ISPS Code across EU member states Establishes common standards for maritime security in European ports Requires security assessments, plans, and the appointment of security officers  DIRECTIVE 2009/16/EC ON PORT STATE CONTROL Establishes a harmonized system for ship inspections in EU ports Aims to ensure compliance with international conventions, including SOLAS and MARPOL Outlines procedures for vessel targeting, inspection, and DIRECTIVE 2005/35/EC ON SHIP- SOURCE POLLUTION Implements MARPOL requirements across EU member states Establishes penalties for ship- source pollution offenses Promotes cooperation between member states in detecting and investigating pollution incidents  R E GU L AT I ON (E U ) N O 5 30 / 2 0 12 ON AC C E L E RAT E D P H AS IN G- IN OF D OU B L E - H U L L OIL TAN K E R S Enhances MARPOL requirements for oil tanker construction Accelerates the phase-out of single-hull tankers in EU waters Aims to reduce the risk of oil spills from tanker accidents  NOTE: Each country has their own rules and guidelines with regards to the SOLAS, MARPOL,STCW, etc. and the above mentioned are not limited to the topics, there are many more rules and national guidelines that was based in the IMO pillars but the mentioned above is the most relevant among all for their foundation was