(1) The jurisdiction and powers of the courts of Saint Lucia extend to the maritime areas of Saint Lucia for the purposes of—
(a) this Act; and
(b) any enactment which applies or is applied pursuant to section 28 to maritime areas of Saint Lucia, or any part thereof.
(2) For the purposes of the exercise of any jurisdiction and powers pursuant to subsection (1), a court is a court of competent jurisdiction—
(a) for the purpose of any criminal proceedings, if it would have cognisance of the offence concerned if it had been committed within the limits of its ordinary criminal jurisdiction; and
(b) for the purpose of any proceedings, other than criminal proceedings, if it would have jurisdiction if the act, omission or other matter giving rise to the proceedings had occurred or arisen within the limits of its ordinary jurisdiction.
(3) The Minister, after consultation with the Attorney General may make rules for carrying out or giving effect to this section.
(4) The jurisdiction and powers conferred by this section are in addition to and not in derogation of any other jurisdiction or powers exercisable by a court of Saint Lucia.