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Latvia - Seafarers - Law, Act

Amendments to the Maritime Code.

Adoption: 2005-12-22 | LVA-2005-L-74352

Amendments concern the definition of "ship", regulations for registration of ships in Latvia and other procedural issues.

Latvia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 992 on the seafarer's book.

Adoption: 2005-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2006-01-01 | LVA-2005-R-74366

The regulations describe the information to be included in a seafarer's book and the procedure for issuing, exchanging, annulling and documenting seafarers' books.

Latvia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No.895 on certification for seafarers.

Adoption: 2005-11-22 | LVA-2005-R-74362

Comprehensive regulations that define and determine the various types of professional certificates required for seafearers.

Latvia - Seafarers - Law, Act

Amendments to the Maritime Administration and Marine Safety Law.

Adoption: 2005-11-10 | LVA-2005-L-74385

Amendments concern certification of various professionals and supervision and control by Maritime Administration.

Latvia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 278 on recruitment of seafearers

Adoption: 2005-04-26 | LVA-2005-R-72443

Comprehensive regulations which determine the procedure for enterpreneurs who, on behalf of shipowners, recruit individuals for work on ships, including legal obligations of entrepreneurs and shipowners with respect to employees.

Latvia - Seafarers - Law, Act

Amendments to the Maritime Administration and Marine Safety Law.

Adoption: 2004-11-12 | LVA-2004-L-72369

The amendments concern the issue of licenses to entrepreneurs, vocational training for seafarers and safety in ports.

Latvia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Cabinet Regulation (No. 359 of 2003) on the Safety and Health protection requirements and medical treatment procedures on board vessels. -

Adoption: 2003-07-01 | LVA-2003-R-70826

I. General provisions (sections 1 and 2)
II. Medical supplies and medical treatment (sections 3 to 10)
III. Allocations of duties and responsibilities (sections 11 to 13)
IV. Training and medical consultations (sections 14 to 18)
V. Inspection of medical supplies (sections 19 and 20)

Latvia - Seafarers - Law, Act

Maritime Code. -

Adoption: 2003-05-29 | Date of entry into force: 2003-08-01 | LVA-2003-L-65492

Provides the general legal framework for maritime conduct within Latvia's territorial waters, with the exception of military ships.

Latvia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 279/2003 on information to be included in the seafarer discharge book and the use of the book.

Adoption: 2003-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 2003-07-01 | LVA-2003-R-65496

Regulations describe information and personal data to be included in a seafarer's discharge book and the rights and limitations of use of the book with respect to leaving and returning to Latvia.

Latvia - Seafarers - Law, Act

Maritime Administration and Marine Safety Law of 31 October 2002. -

Adoption: 2002-10-31 | LVA-2002-L-64981

Provides for State system for administration of maritime matters. Also makes provision for implementation of requirements resulting from international agreements and standards in the field of maritime safety, prevention of environmental pollution from ships, and the well-functioning of maritime traffic. Divided into 3 parts. Part 1 contains general provisions. Part 2 provides for maritime administration. Part 3 deals with ship safety, crew and labour protection of seafarers, navigation safety in ports, navigation regime in Latvian waters, casualties related to navigation, prevention of marine pollution, and hydrography. Unofficial English translation.