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The regulation of the shipping industry is deeply rooted in treaties or agreements – whether bilateral, multilateral or universal. Where such treaties emanate from a sub-regional organization, however, it all depends on whether the organization in question is geared towards loose cooperation or formal integration. Basically, loose cooperation-oriented organizations such as the Gulf of Guinea Commission do not have treaty-making competence. However, they generally function alongside well-established international organizations such as the UN and IMO and are often credited with working to encourage states in the implementation and enforcement of major international instruments at the regional level. On the other hand, formal integration-oriented organizations such as the EU and CEMAC usually develop instruments that tend to heavily impact the legislative framework of their member-states. It is therefore to be expected that CEMAC instruments, notably the CEMAC Merchant Shipping Code, would impact Cameroon‟s maritime legislation. Such impact can be seen from what Cameroon has achieved in terms of the modernization of its maritime legislation and the provision of solutions to the challenges inherent in its dual legal system. Furthermore, the CEMAC Shipping Code regime must also be perceived as a component of Cameroon‟s overall effort geared towards meeting international maritime legislative implementation and enforcement standards. However, the challenges confronting the country at these various levels are huge and questions arise as to the adequacy of the CEMAC Shipping Code regime in addressing them. This article thus sets out to make an appraisal of the CEMAC Shipping Code regime in its perceived role as vehicle for developing Cameroon‟s maritime legislation and addressing the related challenges inherent in the country‟s dual legal system. The methodology adopted is doctrinal in approach and involves a content analysis of primary and secondary data. The article concludes with a proposed strategic framework for maritime legislative development and some practical suggestions directed at the government of Cameroon, but which should equally be useful to governments elsewhere.

Sub-regional Instruments as Vehicle for Domestic Maritime Legislative Development: Cameroon’s Experience with the ‘CEMAC’ Merchant Shipping Code