Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Maritime Security) Regulations, 2004Part 2 : Maritime Security Levels and Security DirectionsDivision 3 - Security directions37. Offence (failing to comply with security directions) |
(1) | A person commits an offence if— |
(a) | a security direction is given to, or communicated to, the person; and |
(b) | the direction is in force; and |
(c) | the person fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the direction; and |
(d) | the failure is not a failure to comply with confidentiality requirements. |
(2) | An offence in terms of subregulation (1) is punishable upon conviction by a fine or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months. |