Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Maritime Security) Regulations, 2004Part 3 : Maritime Security PlansDivision 1 - Maritime industry participants required to have maritime security plans40. Offence (operating without maritime security plan) |
(1) | A maritime industry participant commits an offence if— |
(a) | the participant is required by regulation 39 to have a maritime security plan; and |
(b) | the participant operates as a participant of that kind; and |
(c) | there is no maritime security plan in force for the participant. |
(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. |