National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)RulesPorts RulesChapter 5 : Working of Vessels and Dangerous and Flammable Goods HandlingPart C: Handling of Bulk Flammable Liquids and Flammable Liquid Containers112. Harbour Master's instructions |
| (1) | In order to give effect to rule 111, the Harbour Master may, in the interests of safety, security and the protection of the environment, issue verbal or written instructions relating to— |
| (a) | the conveyance, discharge or shipping of flammable liquids in bulk or during bunkering operations; and |
| (b) | conveyance, discharge or shipping of containers that hold or held flammable liquids. |
| (2) | All persons to whom the instructions are directed must adhere to them. |
| (3) | For the purpose of any rule or written instruction that requires that a gas free certificate be obtained, the certificate is deemed not to have been issued until — |
| (a) | both the master and the Harbour Master are in possession of duplicate originals signed by the certified chemist, and |
| (b) | it is posted in a conspicuous place on board the vessel where all persons concerned can easily read it. |
| (4) | The master of a vessel and the terminal operator must afford every facility to the Harbour Master to ascertain whether any of these rules or any instruction, which is intended to give effect to any of these rules, has been and is being observed. |