Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) The port operator of a designated port has the functions conferred on the port operator by or under this or any other Act.
(2) The principal functions of the port operator are:
(a) to establish, manage, maintain and operate facilities and services in the designated port that promote its safe and efficient operation; and
(b) to facilitate trade utilising the designated port and use its best endeavours to increase the volume of that trade.