This section explains clearly and simply all the legal aspects required by the current legislation and all those matters of which those people involved in the practice of water sports must be aware, in order to ensure maximum safety in the water.
Competent authorities for dealing with matters regarding recreational water vehicles: Ministry of Development, Merchant Navy Department and Maritime Authorities.
Legal aspects relating to becoming the owner of a water vehicle and the method of its transmission: purchase-sale, inheritance, gift, etc.
Special contracts which may affect recreational water vehicles: design, construction, leasing of a water vehicle, renting a mooring in a harbour, marine mortgage, etc.
Documents and administrative licences required by the current legislation for recreational water vehicles.
Necessary certification for crews of recreational water vehicles, examinations to be taken in order to obtain these, current regulations, list of examination schedules, lists of passing candidates, provisional and final results, etc.
Description and services provided by the Maritime Rescue and Safety Association, its organisation and equipment, methods of activation of the rescue equipment, location of rescue centres, etc.
Safety regulations which must be followed when navigating. Safety equipment required on board water vehicles, danger signals, regulations governing prevention of dumping, maritime communications, where to obtain meteorological information, advice to navigators, etc.
Details of insurance required for recreational water vehicles, documentation and violations.
Relevant tax-related matters when acquiring a recreational water vehicle.
FAQs on recreational water activities.
