National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)

Rules

Ports Rules

Chapter 2 : Vessel Movements and Related Matters

Part H : General

48. Compliance with laws, charts, schemes and directives with regard to vessel movement

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While within the approaches to a port or within port limits, the mastered a vessel is required to —

(a) comply with all applicable international and South African legislation with respect to vessel movement, including the Merchant Shipping (Collision and Distress Signals) Regulations 2005 and the Convention on International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea 1972;
(b) move in accordance with the chart of the port or the Traffic Separation Scheme applicable to the port; and
(c) adhere to the instructions of the VTS or port control with regard to designated anchorage areas that the Harbour Master may have determined