Principles of Port Operations Regulation: Cap-Haitien Port Regulatory Strengthening Project
- Port institutional reform has swept the world since the early 1980s to improve port performance and enable private investment.
- Environmental awareness and protection has grown in relevance at all levels and in all industries in the past 30 years.
- Health and safety in port management and operations have also grown in importance in the last 30 years.
- Information and communications technology has transformed port operations.
This document provides guidance for Cap-Haitien Port (CHP) in establishing operating regulations, examining common and best practices in port operating rules and regulations, as well as international conventions and IMO instruments. It describes the legal powers and duties typically included in port operating rules. The report assesses the current situation in Haiti, including the regulatory functions of various government bodies and the proposed concession agreement for CHP. It also provides conclusions and recommendations for CHP to develop its own port rules and regulations, emphasizing safety, security, environmental protection, and the integration of the private sector in port operations.
How to cite
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), 2018, Principles of Port Operations Regulation: Cap-Haitien Port Regulatory Strengthening Project, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/usaid-2018-principles-port-operations