Grenada Ports Authority Act Cap. 247. Country/Territory Grenada Document type Legislation Date 1978 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish the Grenada Ports Authority as a corporate body with all necessary powers to provide, manage and maintain efficient port services and facilities. Subject Sea Keyword Basic legislation Certification Coastal zone management Liability/compensation Management/conservation Harbour Hazardous substances Inspection Institution Marine area Navigation Offences/penalties Protection of environment Royalties/fees Transport/storage Territorial sea Transshipment Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes Parts I to IV enter into force on 5th of December, 1980 and Parts V to XII enter into force on 1st of January, 1981. Abstract This Act lays down rules for the regulation and control of navigation within the limits of Grenada’s ports and their approaches in the areas adjacent to ports. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, an area to be a port or an area adjacent to a port to be the approaches to a port may be declared by the Minister after consultation with the Grenada Ports Authority. This Act sets forth provisions on the establishment, structure, administration, powers and duties of the Grenada Ports Authority; finance management of the Authority; liabilities of the Authority for loss, damage, misdelivery and detention in warehouses; fees and charges in respect of vessels; duty of consignee to deliver description of goods; declaration of compulsory pilotage areas by the Authority; appointment and functions of Pilotage Committee; obligations of the master of vessels to submit documents required on arrival; appointment of warehouses; and offences and penalties. The duties of the Grenada Ports Authority are the management of ports in line with public interest objectives; the regulation and control of navigation within the limits of Grenada’s ports and their approaches; the regulation and improvement of the use of ports and port services; the provision of navigational services for ports and their approaches; and the performance of duties relating to navigation and shipping. The Grenada Ports Authority may make regulations regarding the maintenance, control and management of ports and their approaches and all matters relating to protection of the marine environment, life and property; regarding the conveyance, loading, discharge and storage of dangerous goods within the limits of a port; as well as inspection, licensing and registration of vessels in accordance with the law relating to merchant shipping. Full text English Website www.grenadaports.com