Bahamas Maritime Authority Act, 1995 (Cap. 283).
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Abstract
This Act makes provision for the establishment of The Bahamas Maritime Authority as a body corporate, defines its functions, powers and internal organization and defines the relationship between the Authority, the Government and other institutions.
The Authority shall appoint a Director of Maritime Affairs, to whom reference is made in the Merchant Shipping Act and the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) Act. The Authority shall regulate the control and administration of matters regarding navigation but also advise Government on any matter relating to marine pollution prevention.
The Authority shall appoint a Director of Maritime Affairs, to whom reference is made in the Merchant Shipping Act and the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) Act. The Authority shall regulate the control and administration of matters regarding navigation but also advise Government on any matter relating to marine pollution prevention.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the establishment of a body corporate to be known as The Bahamas Maritime Authority, and for the functions relating to that Authority and to make provision in respect of matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto.
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Consolidated version of Act No. 16 of 1995 as at 31 December 2009 and amended last by Act No. 32 of 2000.
Repealed
No
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English
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No