Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Licensing of Vessels) Regulations, 20028. Change of name, designation or operation of vessel |
| (1) | If during the period of validity of a licence issued in terms of these regulations there is a change in the name, designation or operation of the vessel to which that licence applies, the owner of the vessel must report the change, in accordance with subregulation (2), to the nearest proper officer within a period of twenty-one days after the date on which the change occurred. |
| (2) | A report referred to in subregulation (1) must be dated and signed by the owner of the vessel and must specify— |
| (a) | the official number of the vessel; |
| (b) | the previous name, designation or operation of the vessel; |
| (c) | the new name, designation or operation of the vessel; |
| (d) | the full name and address of the owner; and |
| (e) | the date on which the change occurred. |