National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)Chapter 6 : Provision of Port Services and Port Facilities and Use of Land61. Directives affecting licensed operators and other persons |
| (1) | The Authority may give directives with respect to standards of performance and procedures to be observed by licensed operators— |
| (a) | to ensure the reliability of the supply of port services and facilities; or |
| (b) | in the interest of public safety or the environment. |
| (2) | Before issuing a directive under subsection (1), the Authority must give written notice to the affected licensed operator— |
| (a) | indicating the intention to issue the directive; |
| (b) | setting out the reasons why it is considering issuing the directive; and |
| (c) | affording the operator a reasonable opportunity to make representations as to why the directive should not be issued. |