National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)RulesPorts RulesChapter 6 : Pleasure Vessels132. Damage to or displacement of navigational aids |
| (1) | The owner or master of a pleasure vessel that fouls, displaces or damages a buoy or navigational aid or mark, must — |
| (a) | immediately report the incident to the Harbour Master; |
| (b) | within 24 hours after the incident took place, submit to the Harbour Master a full written report setting out the circumstances of the incident; and |
| (c) | provide in writing any particulars that the Harbour Master requires. |
| (2) | The owner or master of a pleasure vessel that fouls, displaces or damages a channel marking, buoy, light buoy or other navigational aid or mark is liable for all costs incurred in the replacement or repair of that channel marking, buoy, light buoy or other navigational aid or mark. |