Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)NoticesMeasures to Address, Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19 in the Sea Ports Directions, 20205. Provision of improved access and hygiene, sterilization control on ships, sea ports and in licensed port operations |
| (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. |
| (1A) | The Authority must designate isolation centres at all commercial ports to facilitate screening, rapid testing and treatment of embarking and disembarking South African citizens or holders of permanent residence permits, crew and marine personnel. |
[Direction 5(1A) inserted by section 2 of Notice No. 1033, GG43753, dated 1 October 2020]
| (2) | Owners of ports facilities must put measures in place to adhere to physical distancing to curb the spread of the virus |
| (3) | All port users entering port must be screened for COVID-19. |
| (4) | 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. |
| (5) | Security and screening staff must be provided with appropriate safety gear and equipment. |
| (6) | Owners of public transport facilities must put measures in place to adhere to physical distancing to curb the spread of the virus. |