The Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022
This section is titled as an amendment of the Third Schedule and cites G.N. No. 339 of 2018.
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This section is titled as an amendment of the Third Schedule and cites G.N. No. 339 of 2018. These Regulations may be cited as the Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Amendment) (Shipping Agents) Regulations, 2022, and are to be read together with the Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) Regulations, 2018. This section amends the principal Regulations by adding definitions for “coastal vessel,” “freight tone,” and “gross freight” in regulation 3. This section amends the principal Regulations by changing regulation 4 and related numbering, adding three shipping agency licence categories, and updating a fee amount. This provision amends regulation 5 of the principal Regulations by changing the wording of the eligibility-style description and adding a new condition about shareholders.
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Provisions of The Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022
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Amendment of the Third schedule
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled as an amendment of the Third Schedule and cites G.N. No. 339 of 2018.
13. Amendment of the Third schedule. 1 Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) (Amendment) GN. NO.54 (Contd.) THE TANZANIA SHIPPING AGENCIES ACT, (CAP. 415) _________ REGULATIONS _________ (Made under section 61(2)(g)(ii)) __________ THE TANZANIA SHIPPING AGENCIES (SHIPPING AGENTS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2022 Citation G.N. No. 339 of 2018 - 1 Verify source ↗
These Regulations may be cited as the Tanzania
AI-assisted research summary: These Regulations may be cited as the Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Amendment) (Shipping Agents) Regulations, 2022, and are to be read together with the Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) Regulations, 2018.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Amendment) (Shipping Agents) Regulations, 2022 and shall be read as one with the Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) Regulations, 2018 hereinafter referred to as the “principal Regulations”. Amendment of regulation 3 - 2 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Regulations by adding definitions for “coastal vessel,” “freight tone,” and “gross freight” in regulation 3.
2. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 3 by inserting in its appropriate alphabetical order the following new definition: “coastal vessel” means ships operated to ply between ports on sea waters; “freight tone” means a unit of charge equivalent to one cubic meter or weight tone whichever is greater; and “gross freight” means freight money collected or to be collected without calculating the expenses relating to the running cost of the voyage undertaken. the ship for Amendment of regulation 4 - 3 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Regulations by changing regulation 4 and related numbering, adding three shipping agency licence categories, and updating a fee amount.
3. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 4, by- (a) designation the content of subregulation (1) as subregulation (2); (b) add the following: “There shall be three categories of shipping agencies licences as follows- (i) sea vessel agent; (ii) coastal vesselagent; and (iii) inland waterways vesselagent”. 2 Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) (Amendment) GN. NO.54 (Contd.) Amendment of regulation 5 (c) renumbering subregulation (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (7) as subregulation (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) respectively; (d) in subregulation (4) as renumbered, by deleting the words “licence or”; (e) in subregulation (5) as renumbered, by (i) deleting the words “licence of”; (ii) deleting the words “five thousand” and substitute for it with the words “four thousand for sea port agent and one thousand for inland water ways and coastal agent”. - 4 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends regulation 5 of the principal Regulations by changing the wording of the eligibility-style description and adding a new condition about shareholders.
4. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 5,by- (a) deleting- (i) the words “company” and “it” in the opening sentence and substituting for them the word “person” and “he”; (ii) the content of paragraph (a) and substituting for it the following- “(a) is not a ship owner, ship operator, charterer, dry port operator or clearing and forwarding agent” (b) adding immediately after paragraph (f) the following: “(g) has no a shareholder who has a share in a clearing and forwarding or dry port company.” Amendment of regulation 8 - 5 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulation is amended in regulation
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends a ratio in regulation 8(1), replacing “2:1” with “higher than 1:5.”
5. The principal Regulation is amended in regulation 8(1) by deleting the number “2:1” appearing in paragraph (b) and substituting for them the words “higher than 1:5.”. Amendment of regulation 25 25 by- - 6 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulation is amended in regulation
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends Regulation 27, changing references from “port” to “vessel agent” and adding minimum amount requirements for coastal vessel agents.
6. The principal Regulation is amended in regulation (a) deleting the word “port” appearing in paragraphs (a)and (b)and substituting for it the words “vessel agent”; (b) adding immediately after paragraph (b) the following: 3 Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) (Amendment) GN. NO.54 (Contd.) “(c)in case of coastal vessel agent: (i) not less than United States Dollars three thousand or its equivalent in Tanzanian shillings for a company wholly owned by Tanzanian citizen; or (ii) not less than United States Dollars twenty-five thousand or its equivalent in Tanzania shillings for a company owned jointly and foreigner.” by Tanzania citizen Amendment of Regulation 27 - 7 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulation is amended in regulation
AI-assisted research summary: This provision changes regulation 27, replacing “margin of solvency of 2:1” with “a level of solvency of higher than 1:5”. It also states that regulation 28 is amended, but gives no further detail here.
7. The principal Regulation is amended in regulation 27 by deleting the words “margin of solvency of 2:1” and substituting for them the words “a level of solvency of higher than 1:5”. Amendment of regulation 28 - 8 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulation is amended in regulation
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends regulation 28 of the principal Regulation by replacing its text with new wording about the method of calculating the level of solvency.
8. The principal Regulation is amended in regulation 28 by deleting the content of regulation 28 and substituting for it the following: “Method of calculating level of solvency - 28 Verify source ↗
Method of calculating level
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says how to calculate the solvency level under regulation 27, but the formula text is incomplete in the source provided.
28. Method of calculating level under solvency of regulation 27 shall be as follows- SolvencyRatio= specified Amendment of regulation 31 Amendment of regulation 38 - 9 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends regulation 31(b) by adding a list of goods after “government trophies.”
9. The principal Regulations in regulation 31(b) by adding immediately after the words “government trophies” the words “fertilizer, industrial sugar, domestic sugar, edible cooking oil, wheat, oil products, gas, liquefied gas or any other liquid related products”. is amended - 10 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended in
AI-assisted research summary: Non-commercial cargo services are exempted from shipping fees.
10. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 38 by inserting subregulation (3) as follows: “(3) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), where the service is rendered to none commercial cargo including personal effects, diplomatic, missionary goods, relief, humanitarian aid cargoes and military cargoes shall be exempted from shipping fees.” 4 Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) (Amendment) GN. NO.54 (Contd.) Amendment of First Schedule
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The principal Regulations are amended in the
AI-assisted research summary: The principal Regulations are amended by replacing Form No. 1 in the First Schedule with a new form for applying for a shipping agent licence.
11. The principal Regulations are amended in the First Schedule by deleting Form No. 1 and substituting for it the following: 5 Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) (Amendment) GN. NO.54 (Contd.) Form No. 1 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT TANZANIA SHIPPING AGENCIES CORPORATION TASAC _________ FIRST SCHEDULE __________ (Made under regulations 4(1) and 10(1)) _________ APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE TO CARRY ON BUSINESS AS A SHIPPING AGENT - 1 Verify source ↗
Name of Applicant: …………………………………...……….…………………………
AI-assisted research summary: This section asks for the applicant’s name.
1. Name of Applicant: …………………………………...……….…………………………. - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: Postal address field.
2. Postal Address: ………………………………………………….……………………….. - 3 Verify source ↗
Number of Certificate of Incorporation: …………………………………………………
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a heading for the number of the Certificate of Incorporation.
3. Number of Certificate of Incorporation: …………………………………………………. - 4 Verify source ↗
Date of issue………………………………………………………………………………
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a heading for the date of issue.
4. Date of issue………………………………………………………………………………. - 5 Verify source ↗
Registered Place of Business: ……………………………………………………………
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form-style entry for the registered place of business and contact details.
5. Registered Place of Business: ……………………………………………………………. Tel No: ………………………………. Fax No: ………………………………………… E-mail Address: ………………………………………………………….................. - 6 Verify source ↗
Type of licence applied for (Please tick the appropriate category of licence)
AI-assisted research summary: This item asks the applicant to tick the appropriate type of licence: Sea Vessels Agents, Coastal Vessels Agent, or Inland Waterways Vessels Agent.
6. Type of licence applied for (Please tick the appropriate category of licence): Sea Vessels Agents Coastal Vessels Agent Inland Waterways Vessels Agent - 7 Verify source ↗
Particulars of shareholding
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists particulars of shareholding: nationality, percentage, address, and name.
7. Particulars of shareholding: Nationality Percentage Address Name - 8 Verify source ↗
Particulars of Management Staff
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists the particulars to be recorded for management staff, including name, citizenship, age, position, qualifications, experience, and date of appointment.
8. Particulars of Management Staff Full Name Citizensh ip Age Designati on/ Position Qualification Academ ic Profession al Years of experienc e Date of appointme nt to present position 6 Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) (Amendment) GN. NO.54 (Contd.) - 9 Verify source ↗
Particulars of Other (non-Management) Staff
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists the particulars to be recorded for other non-management staff.
9. Particulars of Other (non-Management) Staff Full Name Citizensh ip Age Designati on/ Position Qualification Academ ic Profession al Years of experienc e Date of appointme nt to present position - 10 Verify source ↗
What business other than that of shipping agency is carried on by the applicant?
AI-assisted research summary: This item asks the applicant to state any business carried on other than shipping agency business.
10. What business other than that of shipping agency is carried on by the applicant? ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………… - 11 Verify source ↗
1s any of the shareholders and/or Director of the applicant a ship owner, ship operator,
AI-assisted research summary: The form asks whether any applicant shareholder or director is a ship owner, ship operator, charterer, dry port operator, or clearing and forwarding agent, and to state their names if yes.
11. 1s any of the shareholders and/or Director of the applicant a ship owner, ship operator, charterer, dry port operator or clearing and forwarding agent? If yes, mention the name(s) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………… - 12 Verify source ↗
Particulars of Principal
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form asking for details about a principal providing liner or non-liner services, including name, address, routes/services, and whether the principal is also a ship owner, ship operator, charterer, dry port operator, or clearing and forwarding agent.
12. Particulars of Principal (a) Principal operating regular Liner services to be represented (state whether Principal is also a ship owner, ship operator, charterer, dry port operator or clearing and forwarding agent): Name ……………………………………………………………………………. The Principal is (please tickas appropriate) a ship owner/ship operator / charterer / dry port operator / clearing and forwarding agent. Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….. Routes:.……………………………………………………………………………… …………………. Principal: of (b) Principal operating Non-Liner Services to be represented (state whether Principal is also a ship owner, ship operator, charterer, dry port operator or clearing and forwarding agent): Name …………………………………………….. Non-Liner operating Principal Services: of ……………………………………………………………………..………………… ………… The Principal is (please tickas appropriate) a ship owner/ship operator / charterer / dry port operator / clearing and forwarding agent: Address: ………..……………………………………………………………………………… ………… - 13 Verify source ↗
Particulars
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form heading for entering particulars, including previous licence details.
13. Particulars of ……………………………….. Previous Licence: Licence No: ……………… Year: 7 Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) (Amendment) GN. NO.54 (Contd.) - 14 Verify source ↗
Volume of cargo loaded and discharged in Tanzania by Lines represented by applicant in
AI-assisted research summary: The provision asks for a three-year breakdown of cargo loaded and discharged in Tanzania by the applicant’s represented lines.
14. Volume of cargo loaded and discharged in Tanzania by Lines represented by applicant in the last three years. (Please give break-down separately in respect of each year) Discharged in Metric Tons General Cargo Liquid Cargo Loaded in Metric Tons Liquid General Cargo Cargo Year 1st 2nd 3rd - 15 Verify source ↗
Reference on Company’s Financial Resources and Liquidity: Evidence from Bank or
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to evidence of a company’s financial resources and liquidity from a bank, financial institution, or external auditor, with the relevant document attached.
15. Reference on Company’s Financial Resources and Liquidity: Evidence from Bank or Financial Institution / External Auditor (attach relevant document). ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….…………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………. - 16 Verify source ↗
We declare that to the best of our knowledge, all the statements and attachments forming
AI-assisted research summary: The applicant declares the application materials are true and correct and must notify changes to directors, shareholders, business premises, or company information.
16. We declare that to the best of our knowledge, all the statements and attachments forming part of this application are true and correct. We undertake to notify any changes in tite Board of Directors, shareholders, location of business premises or information related to the company. Full Name: ……………………………………………… Title: ……………………………………………………. Signature: ………………………...……………………. (Official Stamp /Seal) Date: ……………………………………………………. Amendment of Second Schedule - 12 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the Second
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Regulations by replacing the Second Schedule with a new schedule of shipping agency application and licensing fees.
12. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the Second Schedule and substituting for it the following: 8 Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) (Amendment) GN. NO.54 (Contd.) THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT TANZANIA SHIPPING AGENCIES CORPORATION TASAC _________ SECOND SCHEDULE __________ (Made under Regulations 4(2)(a), 6(1 ) and 15) ___________ SHIPPING AGENCY APPLICATION AND LICENCING FEES DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ITE M 1 Application Fees (All Categories) 2 Annual Licence Fees: - 13 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the Third
AI-assisted research summary: This section replaces the Third Schedule with a new schedule of shipping fees for seaborne cargo to or from Tanzania, and exempts certain cargo from those fees.
13. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the Third Schedule and substituting for it the following: 9 Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Shipping Agents) (Amendment) GN. NO.54 (Contd.) THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT TANZANIA SHIPPING AGENCIES CORPORATION TASAC __________ THIRD SCHEDULE __________ (Made under regulations38(2)and 38(3)) __________ SHIFPING FEES FOR SEABORNE CARGO DESTINED TO OR FROM TANZANIA Dodoma, MAKAME M. MBARAWA 14th January, 2022 Minister for Works and Transport 10 TEU (20’) StandardFEU (40’) StandardFEU (40’) High CubeRate per ton (in USD)Rate per ton (in USD)Rate per ton (in USD)Rate per freight (in USD)USA/CANADA/SOUTH AMERICA 0.43 0.43 1.07 2.49 49.84 99.67 124.59 FAR EAST/ CHINA/ MALAYSIA/ SINGAPORE/ THAILAND 0.43 0.43 1.07 2.49 49.84 99.67 124.59 AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND 0.43 0.43 1.07 2.49 49.84 99.67 124.59 NORTH WEST CONTINENT / UNITED KINGDOM (EUROPE) 0.36 0.36 1.07 2.14 42.72 85.43 106.79 INDIA AND PAKISTAN 0.43 0.43 1.07 2.14 42.72 85.43 106.79 ARABIA GULF / PERSIA 0.36 0.36 0.36 1.07 21.36 42.72 53.40 SOUTH AFRICA 0.36 0.36 0.36 1.07 21.36 42.72 53.40 OTHERS (INCLUDING EAST AFRICA AND WEST AFRICA) 0.36 0.36 0.36 1.07 21.36 42.72 53.40 TEU (20’) StandardFEU (40’) StandardFEU (40’) High CubeALL DESTINATIONS 7.12 14.24 35.60 None commercial cargo including personal effects, diplomatic, missionary goods, relief, humanitarian aid cargoes and military cargoes are exempted from shipping fees.0.36C: EXEMPTIONSB: EXPORTSCONTAINERISED CARGONON-CONTERISED CARGOROUTERate per ton (in USD)Rate per Container (in USD)A: IMPORTSROUTEPetroleum & ProductsDry BulkLiquid BulkGeneral CargoLoose Machinery & VehiclesContainerizedRate per Container (in USD)
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Schedule and substituting for it the following:
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AI-assisted research summary: This heading refers to duplicate licence fees for inland waterways vessels agent 3, stated in United States Dollars.
2.3 Inland Waterways Vessels Agent 3 Duplicate Licence Fees: (United States Dollars)
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