National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)RulesPorts RulesChapter 9 : General163. Breaking up and removal of wrecks in a port |
| (1) | No person may break up or remove a wreck, hulk or vessel within port limits without the written permission of the Harbour Master. |
| (2) | The Harbour Master may impose conditions upon the granting of this permission in order to maintain safety, security, good order and the protection of the environment. |
| (3) | No permission will be granted unless the applicant has provided security to the satisfaction of the Authority, in an amount not exceeding the cost that the Authority estimates for breaking up and removal of the wreck. |
| (4) | If the applicant fails to remove every part of the wreck, hulk or vessel within the period stipulated by the Authority, the Authority may use the security to remove those parts of the wreck, hulk or vessel that have not been removed by the applicant. Any additional costs will be for the account of the applicant who undertook to remove the wreck. |
| (5) | This rule does not apply to historic wrecks. |