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Marine Board Act 1962.

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1962 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Navigation Institution
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of the Ports authority, its powers and duties and the powers of the Minister in respect of control and regulation of navigation and related matters in Bermuda. The Act further provides rules for navigation, etc. of vessels in Bermudan waters. The Ports Authority is established under section 3. The Minister shall have general management, control and supervision of maritime matters. Subject to any general direction given by the Minister under section 7, the Ports Authority shall have the powers and duties vested in them or imposed upon them by Part IV or any other provision of law. Section 15 prohibits dumping of ballast, gravel, refuse or other solid material, oil etc. in ship channels. The Minister and Ports Authority may each make Regulations in accordance with section 103.

Full text
English
Website
www.bermudalaws.bm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Registration of Boats Regulations 1990.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1990 (1994)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Board (Diving) Regulations 1997.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1997

Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Navigation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine & Ports Authority (Hamilton Channels) Regulations 1967.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1967

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Harbour, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine & Ports Authority (Berthing & Anchoring) Regulations 1967.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1967

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Harbour, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine & Ports Authority (Fire Prevention) Regulations 1967.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1967

Keyword: Marine pollution, Harbour, Navigation, Hazardous substances, Hazards, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Board (Dolphin Habitat) (Prohibited Area) Notice 1997.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1997

Keyword: Navigation, Protected area, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Ports Authority (Dumping) Regulations 1967.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1967 (1970)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Ports Authority (Navigation) Regulations 1967.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1967

Keyword: Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Merchant Shipping Act, 2002.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2002 (2009)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Navigation, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Board Amendment Act 2012 (No. 20 of 2012).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2012

Keyword: Navigation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX