(1) A port operator of a designated port may carry out dredging or other work to deepen, extend, clear or maintain channels or berthing places within the port.
(2) The power conferred by subsection (1) is subject to the port operator holding any authorisation for the work required under any law of the Territory or the Commonwealth.
(3) This section does not affect or derogate from the power of the Territory to carry out dredging or other work mentioned in subsection (1) in any Northern Territory waters, including waters within a designated port.