Interpretation

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires: “alongside” means in such proximity to the designated berth that access may be had to such berth other than by the use of a lighter, barge, dorey or similar vessel, excluding such a vessel which is made fast to the berth; “Authority” means the Belize Ports Authority; “berthage charges” means the charges applicable for vessels moored alongside the designated berth as stipulated in the Port Authority (Tariff) Regulations. “day” means a period of twelve consecutive hours from the time the vessel arrives alongside the berth; “designated berth” means the low berthage facility area immediately at the foot of the Belize Port Authority’s main pier, extending approximately 150 meters therefrom to the east, in the direction of the Esso Bulk Storage facilities; CAP. 230. “motor vehicle” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act. 80 Belize Port Authority