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