(1) There is established a Division of Maritime Affairs within the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority.
(2) For the purpose of administering the Division of Maritime Affairs, there shall be a Director of Maritime Affairs who shall be appointed in accordance with section 475 and who shall have general supervision over all matters to which this Act relates.
(3) In addition to the Director, referred to in subsection (2), the following officers shall be appointed to the Division of Maritime Affairs in accordance with section 475—
(a) Registrar of Ships;
(b) Registrar of Seamen;
(c) Principal Receiver of Wrecks;
(d) Surveyor of Ships;
(e) any other officers are necessary for the purposes of carrying out the functions of the Division of Maritime Affairs.
(4) Any Act done by, to or before any officer, referred to in subsection (3) or any maritime officer referred to in section 6 in exercise or performance of any power, right or duty conferred or imposed by this Act, shall have the same effect as if done by, to or before the Director.
(Substituted by Act 16 of 2000)