Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Safety Management) Regulations, 200320. Offences and penalties |
| (1) | A company that contravenes regulation 5, 6 or 7 commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months. |
| (2) | A master who contravenes regulation 8 commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months. |
| (3) | A designated person who contravenes regulation 9 commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months. |
| (4) | A company that operates a ship on a service when the service has been suspended under regulation 17(1)(b) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months. |
| (5) | A person who contravenes regulation 18(3) commits and offence and is liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months. |