British Virgin Islands Ports Authority Act, 1990 (No. 12 of 1990). Country/Territory British Virgin Islands (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1990 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source The Virgin Islands Official Gazette, 31 October 1990. Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Marine pollution Navigation Harbour Institution Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Abstract The Act provides for the establishment of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides rules for its administration and operation. The Act also provides for the control of shipping and ports in general. The main function of the Authority is to provide, operate, and maintain all port and harbour services and facilities in the Territory as the Minister considers necessary. The Act stipulates that an owner or master of a vessel shall liable to the Authority for any damage or injury to the marine environment or marine life of the British Virgin Islands, arising from or connected with the pollution or any other damage done by the vessel or by any person employed in or about the vessel. The Act also defines regulation-making powers of the Minister. Full text English Website bviports.org References - Legislation Repeals Ports and Marine Services Ordinance, 1985 (No. 19 of 1985). Legislation | British Virgin Islands (UK) | 1985 Keyword: Navigation, Harbour, Institution, Hazards, Data collection/reporting, Environmental planning, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by British Virgin Islands Ports Authority Regulations, 1995 (S.I. No. 27 of 1995). Legislation | British Virgin Islands (UK) | 1995 Keyword: Marine pollution, Hazardous substances, Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Navigation, Harbour, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (Amendment) Act, 2016. Legislation | British Virgin Islands (UK) | 2017 Keyword: Navigation, Harbour, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX