Jurisdiction of Courts (Maritime Conventions) Act, 1989

Interpretation of Convention.

9.—For the purpose of interpreting the Convention, unless the context otherwise requires—

“inland waters” includes all sea areas which lie on the landward side of the baseline of the territorial seas of the State;

“port” includes any harbour, dock, pier, quay, wharf, jetty, boat slip, river, estuary or haven intended or used for the accommodation, berthing or anchorage of vessels or for the shipping, unshipping or transhipping of goods.