Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Maritime Security) Regulations, 2004Part 8 : Enforcement OrdersDivision 2 - Ship enforcement orders for South African regulated ships114. Offence (failing to comply with ship enforcement order) |
(1) | The ship operator for a South African regulated ship commits an offence if— |
(a) | a ship enforcement order is in force in relation to the ship; and |
(b) | the ship operator fails, without reasonable, to comply with the order. |
(2) | The master of a South African regulated ship commits and offence if— |
(a) | a ship enforcement order is in force in relation to the ship; and |
(b) | the master fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the order. |
(3) | An offence in terms of subregulation (1) or (2) is punishable upon conviction by a fine or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months. |