Ports Act 1998
In force: 1st August 1998 ( Amended 21/03; GN 203/03; 28/04)

Abstract

Part 1 of the Act deals with the Preliminary and Part II with the Constitution and Functions of the Authority. Under section is established the Authority which shall be the sole national port authority to regulate and control the port sector and provide marine services. Section 4 deals elaborates the functions and duties of the Authority and section 5 creates a port masterplan to deal with the proper implementation of the port..

Part III deals with the Financial provisions of the Act including the principles of management, capital and borrowing and investments.

Part IV deals with the General Powers and Duties, including section 23, the general powers for the performance of any of its functions. Section 24 deals with the granting of a licence by the Authority inly authirised by the Authority. Under section 30, the Authority shall have regard in discharging its functions regard to the protection of the environment and endeavour to achieve a reasonable balance between that consideration and any other considerations to which it is required to have regard.

Part V deals with the Navigation and other Business in Ports whislt Part VI deals with the Handling, storage, and distribution of Goods in Ports.

Part VII deals with the Liability of the Authority and Licensed Operators and Part VIII with the Conservancy. In this part, the Authority has various powers including the power to deal with idle vessels, to raise and remove wrecks, the power to investigate the discharge of pollutants, the pollution of ports and to detain vessels amongst others.

Keywords: pollution, port masterplan, pollutants and vessels

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