National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)RulesPorts RulesChapter 9 : General155. Repairs or maintenance to a vessel |
| (1) | No external repairs or maintenance to a vessel may be carried out in a port except with the permission of the Harbour Master. |
| (2) | The Harbour Master may direct that precautionary measures be implemented or the Harbour Master may impose conditions upon the permission granted to ensure safety, security, good order and the protection of the environment. |
| (3) | If the master fails to comply with the Harbour Master's directives, the Harbour Master may withdraw his or her permission and order that work be stopped. |
| (4) | No internal repairs or maintenance to a vessel may be carried out in a port unless the master has — |
| (a) | advised the Harbour Master of the nature and extent of the repairs contemplated; |
| (b) | obtained a hot work permit-from the Authority, and |
| (c) | taken adequate precautions to guard against the risk of fire occurring through or in consequence of the carrying out of the work. |
| (5) | If, in the opinion of the Harbour Master, the precautions taken are not adequate, the Harbour Master may order that the work be stopped until precautions to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master have been taken. |