Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)

Notices

National Ports Act (COVID -19 Restrictions on the Movement of Persons and Crew) Directions, 2020

6. Provision of improved access and hygiene, sterilization control on ships, sea ports and in licensed port operations

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(1) The Authority and licensed port operators, must provide adequate facilities for washing of hands and sanitization equipment centres for visitors, port workers and management at all entrances and exits at port.

 

(2) All port users entering port shall be screened for COVID -19.

 

(3) The authority may after consultation with companies providing a service to ships, provide on a user pay principle, sterilization infrastructure and procedures to be followed by personnel who board a vessel for the purpose of providing a service to that vessel.

 

(4) Security and screening staff must be provided with appropriate safety gear and equipment.