National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)RulesPorts RulesChapter 2 : Vessel Movements and Related MattersPart D : Vessels within a Port28. Moorings and shore connections |
| (1) | A vessel within a port must at all times and to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master— |
| (a) | have sufficient hands on board to attend to its moorings, gangways and other shore connections; and |
| (b) | deal with its moorings, gangways and other shore connections so as to ensure the safety and security of the vessel. |
| (2) | No rope may be made fast except to the dolphins, buoys, mooring posts and bollards that are designated for that purpose. |
| (3) | No wire rope may be used, unless the bollards and the edging of the coping of the wharf or jetty are protected to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master from chafe. |
| (4) | Chain cables may not be used for mooring, except with the permission of the Harbour Master. |