The Government of Grenada has announced decisive enforcement action to remove all unauthorized mooring systems from the nation’s coastal waters, with concentrated efforts targeting Prickly Bay and Woburn/Clarke’s Court Bay. This initiative forms part of a broader strategy to enhance regulatory oversight within the yachting sector and safeguard fragile marine ecosystems.
Authorities have clarified the legal protocol for mooring installation: prospective operators must secure formal approval through one of two designated channels. The Fisheries Division holds jurisdiction over installations within Marine Protected Areas, while the Grenada Ports Authority governs moorings situated in harbors under its administrative control.
Despite prior warnings issued in August 2021 and again in September 2025, officials report persistent non-compliance with established regulations. In response, the government has designated MoorSouth Ltd/HarbourSecure Solutions Ltd as the officially licensed entity authorized to manage, install, and operate government-sanctioned mooring systems. Junior Cuffie has been appointed as the primary operator responsible for development and maintenance within Marine Protected Areas, with new system installations scheduled to commence imminently in the specified bays.
The Ministry of The Blue Economy and Marine Affairs has established a compliance deadline of January 31 for all unauthorized moorings to be either removed or regularized through arrangement with the licensed operator. Enforcement teams will conduct ongoing surveillance of affected areas, with penalties awaiting those who fail to adhere to the directive as prescribed under Grenadian law.