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Ports and Marine Services Ordinance, 1985 (No. 19 of 1985).

Country/Territory
British Virgin Islands (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication pp. 146-191.
Long title
An Ordinance to repeal the Harbours and Wharves Ordinance, and the Port Dues and Charges Ordinance, 1972 and to make fresh provision for the administration of ports and marine services and to provide for related matters.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Navigation Harbour Institution Hazards Data collection/reporting Environmental planning Policy/planning
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act provides for the establishment of the Ports and Marine Services Department and the Marine Services Board (sect. 3), management of harbors and territorial waters, functions of the Director of Ports and Marine Services (sect. 15), pilotage (sects. 24 to 39), accidents and pollution of the marine environment (sects. 40 to 48) and other matters relative to ports and navigation. The Director, on indication of the Board, may remove sunk or stranded vessels that constitute a risk of pollution or danger to the environment (sect. 19). Section 41 defines the liability of an owner of a vessel to pay damage to the Crown for Crown property or the environment. Accidents shall be reported pursuant to section 42.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Repealed by

British Virgin Islands Ports Authority Act, 1990 (No. 12 of 1990).

Legislation | British Virgin Islands (UK) | 1990

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Harbour, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX