What is a Harbour Authority?
The Harbour Authority concept was introduced in 1987, when responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of core commercial fishing harbours was given to representative local Harbour Authorities. Harbour Authorities are incorporated, not-for-profit organizations that are managed by a board of directors and members, who are representative of local interest groups and harbour users. They are responsible for managing, operating and maintaining one or more public fishing harbours through a lease agreement with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Small Craft Harbours Program. DFO recognizes and views each Harbour Authority as a separate legal entity, with the freedom and independence of a private business to make its own decisions, and be responsible for its actions concerning day-to-day operational and management matters.
Related Questions
- How many claims can a Harbour Authority submit for an accident that re-occurs for the same reason (i.e. the same rock of piece or wood damaging different boats)?
- Is the Grand Canal Harbour under the jurisdiction of waterways Ireland or the Dublin Docklands Authority?
- What tasks does a Harbour Authority carry out?
