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Harbors and Navigation Act 1993.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the administration, development and management of harbors; to provide for safe navigation in South Australian waters; and for other purposes.
Subject
Sea, Water
Keyword
Navigation Harbour Certification
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 91 sections divided into 14 Parts and completed by three Schedules, concerns the administration, development and management of harbours in South Australia waters. The objects of this Act include: to provide for the efficient and effective administration and management of South Australian harbours and harbour facilities for the purpose of maximizing their use and promoting trade; to ensure that efficient and reliable cargo transfer facilities are established and maintained; to promote the safe, orderly and efficient movement of shipping within harbours; and to provide for the safe navigation of vessels in South Australian waters. The Act contains provisions on: the administration of the Act (Part 2); the acquisition and resumption of land for the purpose of developing harbours (Part 3); navigational aids (Part 4, Div. 1); clearance of wrecks (Part 4, Div. 2); restrictions on the use of waters (Part 4, Div. 3); harbours and ports administration and management (Part 5); crewing (Part 6); certificates of competency (Part 7); hiring of vessels (Part 8), the registration of vessels and loadline certificates (Part 9); safety (Part 10); and accidents (Part 11). Other provisions concern the Court of Marine Enquiry, the unlawful use of vessels and recreational boating.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Harbors and Navigation Regulations 2009.

Legislation | Australia | 2009 (2018)

Keyword: Navigation, Harbour, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Harbors and Navigation Regulations 1994.

Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2007)

Keyword: Navigation, Harbour, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX