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Kenya - Seafarers - Law, Act

Merchant Shipping Act, 2009 (Cap. 389). -

Adoption: 2009-05-29 | KEN-2009-L-82566

Makes provision for the registration and licensing of Kenyan ships, to regulate proprietary interests in ships, the training and the terms of engagement of masters and seafarers and matters ancillary thereto. Provides for the prevention of collisions, the safety of navigation, the safety of cargoes, carriage of bulk and dangerous cargoes, the prevention of pollution, maritime security, the liability of shipowners and others, inquiries and investigations into marine casualties. Also makes provision for the control, regulation and orderly development of merchant shipping and related services; generally to consolidate the law relating to shipping.

Kenya - Seafarers - Law, Act

Kenya Maritime Authority Act, 2006 (Cap. 370). -

Adoption: 2006-08-27 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | KEN-2006-L-97373

Kenya - Seafarers - Law, Act

Maritime Zones Act (Cap. 371). -

Adoption: 1989-08-22 | Date of entry into force: 1989-08-25 | KEN-1989-L-9630

Act to consolidate the law relating to the territorial waters and continental shelf of Kenya, to provide for the establishment and delimitation of the exclusive economic zone and to provide for the exploration, exploitation, and management of maritime zone resources.

Kenya - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment of Juveniles at Sea (Medical Examination) Rules 1977. L.N. No. 158.

Adoption: 1977-06-06 | KEN-1977-R-13387

Kenya - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Employment of Juveniles at Sea (Medical Examination) Rules, 1977 [L.N. No. 158]

Adoption: 1977-06-06 | KEN-1977-R-28307

Pursuant to the Employment Act (No.2 of 1976), requires juveniles to produce medical certificate signed by a registered medical practitioner prior to employment upon a ship. Certificate to be valid for 1 year. Penalties for non compliance.

Kenya - Seafarers - Law, Act

The Merchant Shipping Act (No.35 of 1967)

Adoption: 1967-12-01 | KEN-1967-L-28542

Regulates all apects of Merchant Shipping. Includes provisions relating to masters, officers seamen and apprentices, employment of children and young persons aboard ships, wages, discharge, discipline, health regulations, legal proceedings.

Kenya - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Medical Examination of Juveniles) (Sea) Rules, 1964 [L.N. No. 296]

Adoption: 1964-09-09 | KEN-1964-R-28539

Pursuant to The Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children Act, Chapter 227, requires that children and young persons produce a medical certificate prior to employment upon a ship or vessel.