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Ports Act (Cap. 26).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1957 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the control of ports in Vanuatu.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Harbour Navigation
Geographical area
Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act provides, among other things, for declaration and definition of the limits of ports, the appointment of and functioning of Harbourmasters and Port Officers, powers of Harbourmasters to move vessels and to give directions, licensing of pilots, pilotage, removal of obstructions, control of vessels carrying explosives or other dangerous materials, authorization of occupation of foreshore for certain purposes, government wharves and port charges.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org