National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)RulesPorts RulesChapter 9 : General156. Inspections and searches |
| (1) | Subject to the provisions of any legislation— |
| (a) | the Authority's authorised officials may inspect and search any person, vehicle or trailer within port limits, including at the entry and exit points of the port, and |
| (b) | no person may board a vessel within port limits without the permission of the master or person authorised by the master. |
| (2) | Despite sub-rule (1) and subject to the provisions of any applicable legislation— |
| (a) | the Harbour Master or any person authorised by the Harbour Master may board a vessel for purposes of investigating any matter related to the safety, security and protection of the environment of the port, and |
| (b) | the Authority's authorised officers may board a vessel or enter any premises in the port for purposes of investigating any matter related to the safety, security and protection of the environment of the port. |