User Manual— Port Operations Regulation
Summary — This user manual provides guidance to Haiti's National Port Authority (APN) in developing its own operating regulations for Cap-Haitien port. It covers port operations, standards, procedures, conduct on port premises, and rules for the use of the port, aligning with international maritime and environmental standards.
Key Findings
- The manual guides APN in developing operating regulations for Cap-Haitien port.
- It covers legal powers, responsibilities, operations, and standards.
- It emphasizes compliance with international maritime and environmental rules.
- It aims to enhance port efficiency and align with global best practices.
- It provides a framework for port authorities to regulate and monitor port activities effectively.
Full Description
This user manual, developed as part of the USAID Cap-Haitien Port Regulatory Strengthening Project, aims to guide Haiti's National Port Authority (APN) in transitioning from an operating port to a regulatory and planning body. The manual provides a framework for developing port operating regulations for landlord ports, covering legal powers, responsibilities, operations, standards, procedures, conduct on port premises (marine and landside), and rules for port usage. It emphasizes compliance with international maritime and environmental rules, standards, customs, and trade conventions to enhance port efficiency and align with global best practices.