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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