Well, sir, I think there are a number of issues that you are touching on in the question. Certainly with respect to port lands, the lands that are under the control of the port authority as described in their letters patent are theirs to manage for the benefits and purposes of managing a commercial multi-user port. The harbour master within that port authority has the responsibility by law to ensure the safety of the operations of both the commercial vessels coming into the port authority and also of recreational boaters who might be coming into that vicinity, so the decisions that are made with respect to what types of facilities can be attached to or built onto a port authority property are very much based on the lands that they control and the responsibility for ensuring safety.
On November 18th, 2014. See this statement in context.