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