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

Pays/Territoire
Îles Vierges Brit. (RU)
Type du document
Législation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Source d'origine
The Virgin Islands Official Gazette, 31 October 1990.
Sujet
Environnement gén., Mer
Mot clé
Pollution de la mer Navigation Port Institution
Aire géographique
Amériques, Caraïbes, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Atlantique Nord, Petits états insulaires en développement
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
bviports.org

Références - Législation

Abroge

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

Législation | Îles Vierges Brit. (RU) | 1985

Mot clé: Navigation, Port, Institution, Risques, Collecte de données/déclarations, Planification environnementale, Politique/planification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementé par

British Virgin Islands Ports Authority Regulations, 1995 (S.I. No. 27 of 1995).

Législation | Îles Vierges Brit. (RU) | 1995

Mot clé: Pollution de la mer, Substances dangereuses, Pêche maritime, Navire de pêche, Navigation, Port, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amendé par

British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (Amendment) Act, 2016.

Législation | Îles Vierges Brit. (RU) | 2017

Mot clé: Navigation, Port, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX