British Virgin Islands Ports Authority Act, 1990 (No. 12 of 1990). País/Territorio Islas Vírgenes Brit. (RU) Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1990 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original The Virgin Islands Official Gazette, 31 October 1990. Materia Medio ambiente gen., Mar Palabra clave Contaminación marina Navegación Puerto Institución Área geográphica Americas, Caribe, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo Resumen The Act provides for the establishment of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides rules for its administration and operation. The Act also provides for the control of shipping and ports in general. The main function of the Authority is to provide, operate, and maintain all port and harbour services and facilities in the Territory as the Minister considers necessary. The Act stipulates that an owner or master of a vessel shall liable to the Authority for any damage or injury to the marine environment or marine life of the British Virgin Islands, arising from or connected with the pollution or any other damage done by the vessel or by any person employed in or about the vessel. The Act also defines regulation-making powers of the Minister. Texto completo Inglés Página web bviports.org Referencias - Legislación Revoca Ports and Marine Services Ordinance, 1985 (No. 19 of 1985). Legislación | Islas Vírgenes Brit. (RU) | 1985 Palabra clave: Navegación, Puerto, Institución, Peligros, Recopilación de datos/informes, Planificación ambiental, Política/planificación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX Implementado por British Virgin Islands Ports Authority Regulations, 1995 (S.I. No. 27 of 1995). Legislación | Islas Vírgenes Brit. (RU) | 1995 Palabra clave: Contaminación marina, Sustancias peligrosas, Pesca marítima, Embarcación de pesca, Navegación, Puerto, Institución Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX Enmendado porr British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (Amendment) Act, 2016. Legislación | Islas Vírgenes Brit. (RU) | 2017 Palabra clave: Navegación, Puerto, Institución Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX