National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)RulesPorts RulesChapter 6 : Pleasure Vessels130. No anchoring or mooring in a channel navigable by a vessel without Harbour Master's permission |
| (1) | No pleasure vessel may be anchored or moored in any channel of a port that is navigable by a vessel except with the permission of the Harbour Master. |
| (2) | If the Harbour Master grants a pleasure vessel permission to anchor or moor in a channel that is navigable by vessels, then the pleasure vessel must, at all times, not interfere with vessels navigating in that channel. |
| (3) | If, for reasons beyond the control of the owner or master of the pleasure vessel, a pleasure vessel is moored at a berth or position that has not been specifically assigned to it by the Harbour Master, then — |
| (a) | the owner or master of the pleasure vessel must immediately notify the Harbour Master that the pleasure vessel is so moored; and |
| (b) | the Harbour Master may, at the expense of the owner or master of the pleasure vessel, take whatever action is necessary for the maintenance of safety, security, good order and the protection of the environment. |