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National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)

Chapter 3 : Ports under Jurisdiction of Authority and Functions of Authority

12. Aims of Authority

 

The Authority must, in all its activities, aim to—

(a) conduct business in a manner designed to achieve the objects of this Act and which does not jeopardise the national interest;
(b) remain financially autonomous;
(c) enable the port users to access the port system in the most efficient way possible;
(d) satisfy all reasonable demands for port services and facilities;
(e) co-ordinate the general activities of the ports;
(f) ensure that orderly, efficient and reliable port services, including safe and secure cargo-storage and cargo-handling facilities, are provided to port users;
(g) promote the development and expansion of port services and facilities elsewhere in the world in collaboration with other countries and international organisations in a manner consistent with the objectives of this Act;
(h) promote and undertake the necessary measures to enhance safety and security of life and property in ports;
(i) integrate biophysical, social and economic issues in all forms of decision-making with regard to port development and operations.