Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Maritime Security) Regulations, 2004Part 4 : Ship Security Plans and ISSC's etcDivision 1 - Ships required to have security plans58. Offence (operating without ship security plan) |
| (1) | The ship operator for a South African regulated ship commits an offence if— |
| (a) | the ship is being used for maritime transport; and |
| (b) | there is no ship security plan in force for the ship. |
| (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. |