(a) The harbors of the Virgin Islands shall be administered by the Commissioner of Economic Development and Agriculture, through an Assistant Commissioner for Marine and Aviation Services. The Governor shall appoint a harbor master for Saint Thomas and a harbor master for Saint Croix.
(b) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this title, the Commissioner of Economic Development and Agriculture, through an Assistant Commissioner for Marine and Aviation Services, and subject to the approval of the Governor, shall be authorized to issue rules and regulations not inconsistent with federal law and rules, regulations and orders thereunder necessary and appropriate to effectuate and implement the provisions of this chapter, and of all other chapters of this title, including rules and regulations relating to the construction or mooring of vessels, barges, houseboats, or other craft or structures in the harbors or beaches of the Virgin Islands.