Maritime Transport Act 1994

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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Parliament of New Zealand
Long title An Act—

(a) To continue the Maritime Safety Authority of New Zealand; and

(b) To enable the implementation of New Zealand's obligations under international maritime agreements; and

(c) To ensure that participants in the maritime transport system are responsible for their actions; and

(d) To consolidate and amend maritime transport law; and

(e) [Repealed]

(f) To protect the marine environment; and

(g) To continue, or enable, the implementation of obligations on New Zealand under various international conventions relating to pollution of the marine environment

Paragraph (e) was repealed, as from 5 May 2003, by section 33(1)(a) Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 86)
Dates
Date of Royal Assent November 17, 1994
Commencement November 17, 1994
Other legislation
Status: Current legislation
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The Maritime Transport Act 1994 defines the statutory powers of Maritime New Zealand.