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Admiralty and Maritime, National Flag and Nationality [Title 19 Chapter 2]

CODE OF THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

[1999 FSM Code Annotated]

TITLE 19 - ADMIRALTY AND MARITIME

CHAPTER 2

National Flag and Nationality

Sections:

§ 201. National flag.
§ 202. Falsely assuming nationality of the Federated States of Micronesia.
§ 203. Concealment of nationality.
§ 204. Authentication of nationality.

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§ 201. National flag.

(1) A Registered Vessel shall fly the national flag of the Federated States of Micronesia during daylight hours when:

(a) in the Territorial Sea of the Federated States of Micronesia;

(b) in the Territorial Sea of any other nation;

(c) outside the Territorial Sea of the Federated States of Micronesia or any other nation on the approach of any other vessel; or

(d) in port.

(2) No national colors other than the national flag of the Federated States of Micronesia shall be flown on board a Registered Vessel except as a courtesy ensign.

(3) The master of a Registered Vessel shall ensure compliance with subsections (1) and (2).

(4) A master of a Registered Vessel commits a civil offense if the master knowingly violates this section, and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $50,000.

Source: PL 10-76 § 10.

§ 202. Falsely assuming nationality of the Federated States of Micronesia.

(1) It shall be a national offense to knowingly fly the national flag of the Federated States of Micronesia so as to falsely appear to be a Registered Vessel, punishable by a fine not exceeding $100,000 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.

(2) In addition to any other penalties, flying the national flag of the Federated States of Micronesia in violation of subsection (1) shall be sufficient grounds for the vessel to be forfeited to the National Government.

Source: PL 10-76 § 11.

§ 203. Concealment of nationality.

(1) The name and port of registry shall be clearly marked on the hull of a vessel.

(2) An owner or master of a vessel shall not conceal the nationality of the vessel.

(3) It shall be a national offense to violate this section, punishable by a fine not exceeding $100,000 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.

(4) In addition to any other penalties, violation of this section shall be grounds for the vessel to be forfeited to the National Government.

Source: PL 10-76 § 12.

§ 204. Authentication of nationality.

A vessel about to leave for a foreign port, may be detained until the master or person in charge has authenticated the nationality of the vessel to the relevant Government authorities by the production of the Certificate of Registry.

Source: PL 10-76 § 13.

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