Section 15
of Ports (Privatisation) Act 1990
Section 15
A port authority may, with the approval of the Minister, from time to time, make such by-laws as may be necessary or expedient for carrying out or achieving the objects and purposes of this Act.
(2)
Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), by-laws may be made—
(a)
to provide for the control by a port authority of any project for the improvement and development of facilities and services at the port;
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(b)
to regulate the safe use of docks, wharves, piers, landing places, warehouses, sheds and premises vested in or are under the control of any person engaged in the carrying out of any port operation or in the provision of any port facility or service;
(c)
to provide for the cleanliness of the basins, works and premises within the limits of the port and to prevent pollution of the waters therein;
(d)
to provide for the safety of persons employed in the port and on ships or vessels using the port;
(e)
to provide for the prevention of nuisance and misuse of the premises within the port;
(f)
to provide for the classification and regulation of the conveyance, loading and unloading of dangerous goods by any licensed operator; and
(g)
generally to give effect to the provisions of this Act.