Law No. 61 of 2006 issuing the Law of the General Institution for Marine Ports. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 2755, 6 September 2006, 10 pp Subject Sea Keyword Institution Harbour Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette Abstract This Law of the General Institution for Marine Ports is composed of 9 Sections divided into 25 articles and 1 Annex. Section I gives terms and definitions. Section II deals with the establishment of the Institution and defines its competencies, in particular to: make available adequate and sufficient services and installations for ports; develop and support ports; make available marine guidance, lighting, assistances for navigation; investigate and inquire into sea accidents and into pollution by ships; guarantee marine security and safety; protect marine environment against pollution resources; register ships and issue legal certificates; make available free zones for goods; exercise marketing activities; and, establish, maintain, repair and use of wharfs and moles. Sections III to V provide for the management and finance of the Institution. Section VI pertains to the construction and functioning of ports. Section VII defines responsibilities of the Institution. Sections VIII and IX contain offences and penalties as well as general provisions. Annex I contains the list of ports in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Full text Arabic References - Legislation Amended by Decree No. 46 of 2012 amending some provisions of Law No. 61 of 2006 issuing the Law of the General Institution for Marine Ports. Legislation | Bahrain | 2012 Keyword: Institution, Harbour, Transport/storage, Navigation, Transshipment, Internal trade, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX