Marine and Harbours Act 1981. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Western Australia Document type Legislation Date 1981 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the advancement of efficient and safe shipping and effective boating and port administration through the provision of certain facilities and services, and for incidental and connected purposes. Subject Sea Keyword Harbour Navigation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act provides for the control of navigation and shipping activities in all State waters. Full text English Website www.legislation.wa.gov.au