| (1) | The owner, master or agent of a vessel having any radio-active or toxic material or waste, weapons, explosives, flammable liquids or other dangerous goods on board must give the Harbour Master and the terminal operator full written particulars of these items at least 72 hours before the arrival of the vessel at the port. |
| (2) | The particulars must include — |
| (a) | the items' correct technical name; |
| (c) | the net explosive quantity and mass of the cargo; |
| (d) | the class of the dangerous goods, as specified by the categories listed in the IMDG Code; |
| (e) | the type of packaging used; for example, drums, containers or bulk; |
| (f) | the nature of any weapons on board the vessel and the purpose for which they are kept on board;7 |
| (g) | copies of any permits or licences in respect of the weapons, explosives or dangerous goods that were issued in terms of any applicable legislation; |
| (h) | any other information relevant to the maintenance of the safety, security, good order of the port and the protection of the environment; and |
| (i) | in the case of a vessel propelled by nuclear power or which has on board any radioactive material capable of causing nuclear damage, a nuclear vessel licence in terms of section 21(2) of the National Nuclear Regulator Act No. 47 of 1999. |
| (3) | The Harbour Master may shorten the 72-hour period specified in sub-rule (1). |
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7 See rule 27.
