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Nigerian Ports Authority Act.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Nigerian Ports Authority with the functions of providing and operating necessary facilities in ports and maintaining, improving and regulating the use of the ports; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Land & soil, Sea, Water
Keyword
Expropriation Servitude Harbour Institution Navigation
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of the Nigerian Ports Authority, defines its functions, powers and liabilities and regulates its internal organization and financial matters. The Act further provides for matters relating to port operations such as pilotage and for the compulsory acquisition of land by the Authority and related matters.

Full text
English
Website
www.placng.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Nigerian Ports Authority Docks and Premises Bye-laws.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1955 (2013)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nigerian Ports Authority (Pilotage) Regulations.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1961 (2013)

Keyword: Institution, Harbour, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ports (Carbide of Calcium) Regulations.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1963 (2013)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Harbour, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nigerian Ports Authority (Port) Regulations.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1955 (2013)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Harbour, Navigation, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX