Shipping Act Article 12
A vessel carrier intending to purchase existing vessels abroad shall submit beforehand for MOTC approval a proposal for purchase through the shipping administration authority. The vessels to be purchased shall not exceed allowable age limitations for import
中文原文 航業法第12條
船舶運送業自國外購買現成船，其船齡不得超過允許輸入之年限，並應於購買前擬具購船營運計畫書，申請航政機關核轉主管機關核定。