Ports Act (CAP. 161). Country/Territory Solomon Islands Document type Legislation Date 1956 (1990) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of a corporation to be known as the Solomon Islands Ports Authority, for the transfer to the Authority of certain of the port and harbour undertakings of the Government, for the functions of the Authority and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid. Subject Sea Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Basic legislation Certification Coastal zone management Liability/compensation Management/conservation Resource/damage valuation Effluent waste water/discharge Royalties/fees Harbour Inspection Institution Marine pollution Navigation Offences/penalties Polluter pays principle Pollution control Precautionary principle Protection of environment Transport/storage Transshipment Waste disposal Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Act lays down provisions on the establishment, powers of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority; the power of the Minister to appoint ports, their limits and approaches; staff of the Authority for the proper performance of its functions; restriction on alienation of land, and determination of compensation to be paid by the Authority for any damage done to any crops or economic trees; regulation of ports, Authority's wharves and premises; establishment of pilotage districts; levy of harbour and ships' dues; liabilities of the Authority; legal proceedings; and offences. This Act consists of 15 Parts including 106 provisions. Full text English Website solomons.gov.sb References - Legislation Implemented by Ports Rules (L.N. No. 92 of 1973). Legislation | Solomon Islands | 1973 (1995) Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Coastal zone management, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Resource/damage valuation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Governance, Harbour, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Management/conservation, Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Protection of environment, Registration, Risk assessment/management, Transport/storage, Transshipment, Waste disposal, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ports By-laws (L.N. No. 19 of 1973). Legislation | Solomon Islands | 1973 Keyword: Coastal zone management, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Harbour, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Coral, Deep sea bed, Internal trade, International trade, Liability/compensation, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Resource/damage valuation, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX