LAWS OF THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

(FSM Code Annotated 1999)

Title 19
ADMIRALTY AND MARITIME

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections:

§ 101. Short title.
§ 102. Application.
§ 103. Regulations.
§ 104. Delegation of authority.
§ 105. Admiralty jurisdiction.
§ 106. Definitions.

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§ 101. Short title.

This Act is known and may be cited as the "National Maritime Act, 1997".

Source: PL 10-76 § 3.

§ 102. Application.

(1) Unless otherwise stated in specific sections, this title shall apply to:

(a) all vessels required to be registered in the Federated States of Micronesia, wherever located, and their owners;

(b) all other vessels and small craft which operate outside of lagoons in the waters of the Federated States of Micronesia or engage in interstate or foreign commerce, and their owners;

(c) all foreign vessels which enter, operate in, or are located in waters of the Federated States of Micronesia; and

(d) all seamen employed on vessels which are registered in the Federated States of Micronesia and any citizens or nationals of the Federated States of Micronesia employed on any foreign vessel.

(2) Nothing in this title shall permit any lien or authorize proceedings in rem against any Government Vessel engaged in non-commercial services.

Source: PL 10-76 § 4.

§ 103. Regulations.

§ 104. Delegation of authority.

§ 105. Admiralty jurisdiction.

§ 106. Definitions.