Maritime Legislation

Maritime Legislation Has Both a National And International Dimension To Ensure That The Maritime Industry Adheres To A Clear, Structured Approach For The Safe Transport Of Goods And People.

The Department of Transport issue a number of Marine Notices throughout the year.

National Maritime Legislation

As part of the Department of Transport, the Maritime Safety Directorate, (comprised of the Marine Survey Office (MSO) and the Maritime Safety Policy Division), is responsible for the implementation of all national and international legislation in relation to safety of shipping and the prevention of pollution of the marine environment from ship-based sources in Irish Ports and territorial waters.

The Department of Transport issues Marine Notices from time to time. Marine Notices are information notices that publicise important safety, regulatory and other information relating to maritime affairs in Ireland. They are circulated widely to State Agencies, international shipping companies, ports , the fishing industry and water-based recreational groups.

View the latest Marine Notices on www.gov.ie

Maritime Acts

A number of acts have been passed through the Irish parliament in order to provide modern legislative guidance and assist in the future growth and development of national ports and shipping policy:

Harbours Bill 2015
Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Act 2014