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 plans41. Offence (failing to comply with 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) | there is a maritime security plan for the participant in force; and |
| (c) | the participant fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the plan. |
| (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. |