National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)RulesPorts RulesChapter 2 : Vessel Movements and Related MattersPart C : Requirements for Entering a Port27. Weapons and explosives to be locked up and disarmed |
| (1) | Unless the Harbour Master directs in writing otherwise, before a vessel, other than a South African naval vessel, enters a port, the master of the vessel must ensure that all weapons and explosives on board the vessel, irrespective of whether or not they are intended for import or transit, are locked up in a secure place such as a gun safe and are disarmed. |
| (2) | If the weapons or explosives are to be imported into or transported through the Republic, then the owner or master of the vessel must comply with section 73 of the Firearms Control Act No. 60 of 2000.8 |
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8 Section 73 of the Firearms Control Act No. 60 of 2000:
| "(1) | No person may import into or export from South Africa any firearms or ammunition without an import or export permit issued in terms of this Act. |
| (2) | No person may carry in transit through South Africa any firearms or ammunition without an in-transit permit issued in terms of this Act." |