Ports Authority Act (No. 8 of 1998).
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Abstract
This Act establishes the Ports Authority as a body corporate for the purpose of managing and operating the ports and assets in the Schedule to this Act, and any other ports under this Act, and assigns functions and powers to the Authority.
The Authority shall operate ports assigned to it and regulate and coordinate activities in such ports. The Act also prohibits the pollution of waters of a port. The Authority may make Standing Orders or Codes of Practice in respect port operations including reception facilities as required by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea (MARPOL).
The Authority shall operate ports assigned to it and regulate and coordinate activities in such ports. The Act also prohibits the pollution of waters of a port. The Authority may make Standing Orders or Codes of Practice in respect port operations including reception facilities as required by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea (MARPOL).
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An Act to establish a Ports Authority to manage and operate certain ports in the Kingdom of Tonga to make provisions for matters related hereto.
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Version as at 31 December 2005.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No