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Marine and Port Services Act 2021 (No. 8 of 2021).

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Fishing vessel Harbour Inspection Institution Local government Marine pollution Navigation Offences/penalties Territorial sea Authorization/permit Waste prevention Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The Act provides for the Bermuda Ports Authority, composition, functions and powers. Part 3 concerns functions of the Minister (these include general management, control and supervision of maritime matters) and powers. Part 4 lays down provisions concerning ship channels control, hydrographic services, regulations regarding shipping, restriction and/or condition on use of ship channel. Part 5 concerns aids to navigation and provides for buoys maintenance, use of dredging, and other matters. Part 6 regulates pilotage in Bermuda. Part 7 concerns berthing, anchoring or mooring within the ports of Bermuda. Part 8 is the Bermuda Small Commercial Vessels Code of Practice. Part 9 and 10 regulates island boats, defined as , any boat visiting the territorial waters under a charter-party for the purpose of being used to embark and transport passengers within the territorial waters. Part 11 Hovercraft. Part 12 Ferry Service. Part 14 and 15 concerns administration, offences and penalties.

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