Nigerian Ports Authority Act. Country/Territory Nigeria Document type Legislation Date 1999 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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