Shipping Act (No. 5 of 1998)

Language: English
Year: 1998

Labor Rules, Offenses, & Infractions

What labor laws apply to fishing workers on ships carrying a national flag?

Whole Act
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Does the law/regulation require foreign vessels to employ national labor?

Article 50
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(1) Every owner of a vessel registered under this Act shall be required, subject to subsection (2), to employ citizens of Solomon Islands aboard the vessel. (2) The Minister may, on application and presentation of satisfactory proof by the owner, waive the requirement of subsection (1) for a period of up to six (6) months, if no citizens of Solomon Islands with the requisite certificates and experience are available for employment at the time the vessel is due to sail.

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The Global Fishing Legislative Database provides access to national fishing laws for coastal countries worldwide. This searchable database links to original legal texts and contains translated passages, offering clarity on regulations governing activities in different waters. It is designed to address questions about vessel licensing requirements, crew composition mandates, and permitted gear or practices, making it a resource for journalists, researchers, advocates, and policymakers.

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