Laws & Regulations
The Port Authority of Jamaica ensures transparency and compliance with national and international maritime laws through the publication of all relevant legal documents. On this page, you will find a comprehensive list of legal acts, regulations, and policies governing port operations, shipping activities, and maritime services in Jamaica.
The Port Authority Act 1972
The Harbour Act 1874
The Harbour Fee Act 1927
The Harbour Lights and Lighthouses Act 1900
The Wharfage Act 1895
The Pilotage (Amendment) Regulations
(Increase in Pilotage Fees) 1989
The Pilotage (Amendment) Regulations 2006
The Pilotage Act (Amendment) Regulations 2017
The Port Authority (Port Management and Security) Regulations 2010
The Port Authority (Port Management and Security) Amendment Regulations 2015
The Customs Act