Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Safety Management) Regulations, 200312. Issue and endorsement of Safety Management Certificate by another government |
| (1) | The Authority may request, through a proper officer or otherwise, the government of a State (other than the Republic) to which the Safety Convention applies— |
| (a) | to conduct an audit of the safety management system operated on board a South African ship; and |
| (b) | if satisfied that the requirements of the ISM Code are complied with, to issue in respect of the ship a Safety Management Certificate or authorise such issue or, where appropriate, endorse such certificate after intermediate audit. |
| (2) | A certificate issued pursuant to a request under this regulation must contain a statement that it has been so issued and has the same effect as if it were issued by the Authority. |