Ports Act, 2004 (No. 17 of 2004). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania 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 pollution Pollution control 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 References - Legislation Amended by Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 7) Act, 2019 (No. 9 of 2019). Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2019 Keyword: Authorization/permit, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters, Public health, Animal welfare, Mining, Internal trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Tanzania Shipping Agencies Act, 2017. Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2017 Keyword: Navigation, Authorization/permit, Liability/compensation, Business/industry/corporations, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Education, Fishing vessel, Governance, Harbour, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Marine area, Maritime zone, Mining, Monitoring, Oil, Protection of environment, Registration, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX