Ports Act (Chapter 144).
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act aims at controlling and regulating the ports and waters of Brunei.
The Act, among other things, provides for: declaration and definition of the limits of ports; the appointment of and duties of the Director of Marine, the Controller of Ports and other officers; dues payable in respect of vessels; powers of His Majesty to prohibit and prevent vessels from entering or remaining in Brunei and to make regulations, etc.; the prohibition of discharging oil, oily substances or other liquids into the water of Brunei without a written permission of the Director; restrictions on undergoing certain works or operations in marine areas of ports; removal of vessels sunk and of other obstructions; and offences and penalties.
The Act, among other things, provides for: declaration and definition of the limits of ports; the appointment of and duties of the Director of Marine, the Controller of Ports and other officers; dues payable in respect of vessels; powers of His Majesty to prohibit and prevent vessels from entering or remaining in Brunei and to make regulations, etc.; the prohibition of discharging oil, oily substances or other liquids into the water of Brunei without a written permission of the Director; restrictions on undergoing certain works or operations in marine areas of ports; removal of vessels sunk and of other obstructions; and offences and penalties.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the regulation and control of the ports and waters of Brunei, for the erection and maintenance of lighthouses and navigational aids and for purposes incidental thereto.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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