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

Rules

Ports Rules

Chapter 3 : Health and Safety

Part A : Vessel Safety Measures

71. Vessel's handling material or gear in port
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(1) Unless a vessel's handling material or gear is being used for legitimate operational purposes, a vessel may not place its handling material or gear upon any wharf, jetty or quay, or elsewhere within port limits without the written consent of the terminal operator, in the case of a terminal, or the Harbour Master, in the case of any other area.

 

(2) If it is placed anywhere without the required consent, it may be removed immediately, at the expense of the owner or master of the vessel, to a place determined by the terminal operator or the Harbour Master.