Notice made under the Inland Waters Shipping Act (Cap. 71:01)

Made 1970 · Text as of 2026-10-01

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Language: English
Kind: Regulation
Organisation: Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM)
Country: Malawi
Subjects: Water
Keywords: navigation, harbour, freshwater pollution, offences/penalties, pollution control

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part 1
(1) The Inland Waters Shipping Act is repealed. (2) Any subsidiary legislation made under the Act repealed by subsection (1), in force immediately before the commencement of this Act— (a) shall remain in force unless in conflict with this Act and be deemed to be subsidiary legislation made under this Act; and (b) may be replaced, amended or repealed by subsidiary legislation made under this Act. SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION DECLARATION OF INLAND WATERS under s. 23 G.N. 121/1970 The Minister has declared the under-mentioned waters to be inland waters for the purposes of the Act— Lake Malawi Lake Malombe Lake Chirwa Upper and Lower Shire River INLAND WATERS SHIPPING (MASTERS AND CREWS) REGULATIONS ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS REGULATION 1. Citation 2. Certain vessels to be under the command of a competent master 3. Masters and crews to hold certificates 4. Minister may issue certificates 5. Examinations for certificates 6. Cancellation of certificates 7. Notification of cancellation