Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)

Regulations

Merchant Shipping (Maritime Security) Regulations, 2004

Part 4 : Ship Security Plans and ISSC's etc

Division 5 - International ship security certificates

76. Offence (operating without ISSC)
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(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 ISSC or interim ISSC in force for the ship.

 

(2)Subregulation (1) does not apply if the ship operator has a reasonable excuse.

 

(3)An offence in terms of subregulation (1) is punishable upon conviction by a fine or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months.