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Assignment of berth
Belize Port Authority (Designated Berth) Regulations, reg. 5 · Revised Edition 2020
(1) The Ports Commissioner or Port Manager shall assign a berth upon receipt of an application referred to in Regulation 4 above.
(2) No vessel shall anchor or make fast alongside the designated berth without the consent of the Ports Commissioner or Port Manager.
(3) A berth assignment made under subregulation (1) above shall be strictly adhered to at all times, unless further directions,
variations, or orders relating thereto are given by the Ports Commissioner or Port Manager.
(4) A vessel anchored or made fast alongside the designated berth may at any time be moved therefrom at the request of the Ports Commissioner or Port Manager.
(5) Where a request of the Ports Commissioner or Port Manager is not complied with by the master, owner or agent of the vessel concerned within the time stipulated in such request,
the Ports Commissioner or Port Manager may cause such vessel to be moved at the expense and risk of the master, owner or agent.
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