Ports Act, 2004 (No. 17 of 2004). Country/Territory Tanzania, Un. Rep. of Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish the Ports Authority and to provide for its functions and powers; to repeal the Tanzania Harbours Authority Act, 1977 and to provide for related matters. Subject Sea, Water Keyword Institution Harbour Navigation Inland waters Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes The Act shall come into operation on a date as decided by the Minister. Abstract This Act provides for the establishment of the Tanzania Ports Authority, defines its functions, powers and internal organization and lays down rules relative to management of and navigation in marine ports and inland waterways ports. Full text English Website www.parliament.go.tz