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The Merchant Shipping Act 1979 (British Virgin Islands) Order 1980
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2011-04-05
MERCHANT SHIPPING
This Order extends to the British Virgin Islands certain provisions
of the Merchant Shipping Act 1979,
with the necessary modifications. The extension of
section 14 and Schedule 3
enables effect to be given to the Athens Convention
relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea
opened for signature on 13th December 1974 (Cmnd. 6326) and the
Protocol thereto of 19th November 1976 (Cmnd. 6765). The extension of
sections 17, 18
and 19(1) and Schedules
4 and 5
enables effect to be given to the Convention
on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims opened
for signature in London on 19th November 1976 (Cmnd. 7035). The
extension of section 51
enables the Ministry of Finance of the British Virgin Islands to charge for
certificates issued in pursuance of the provisions of the Act. The
Athens Convention contains uniform rules relating
to the liability of carriers under contracts for the carriage of passengers
and their luggage by sea and the Protocol thereto substitutes Special Drawing
Rights for Gold Francs as the unit of account to be used in connection with
the Convention. The Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims
lays down uniform rules relating to the liability of shipowners and salvors
in respect of certain maritime claims.
The Merchant Shipping Act 1979 (British Virgin Islands) Order 1980
The Merchant Shipping Act 1979 (British Virgin Islands) (Amendment) Order 1981