The Maritime Shipping Laws And Regulations In Egypt

Egypt is a country that has a long history of maritime trade and shipping, and, hence, the country has developed a comprehensive legal framework to regulate maritime activates in Egypt.

Law No. 8 of the year 1990 concerning issuing the Maritime Trade Law is the main legislation that governs Maritime Shipping in Egypt. The said Law covers a broad range of topics including maritime shipping of passengers and cargo, liability of ship owners for damages caused by their ships. The Egypt's maritime regulatory framework is overseen by the Egyptian Maritime safety Authority (EMSA) which is responsible for implementing and enforcing the country's maritime laws and regulations, the said Authority is also responsible for conducting inspections of ships, issuing licenses, permits and responding to maritime incidents.