South African Maritime and Aeronautical Search and Rescue Act, 2002 (Act No. 44 of 2002)19. Reporting of aircraft or vessel in distress |
| (1) | Any person who knows or has reason to believe that an aircraft or vessel is in distress must report the occurrence at the police station, rescue co-ordination centre, port centre or airport nearest to that person. |
[Section 19(1) substituted by section 15 of Act No. 5 of 2013]
| (2) | The head of SASAR must publish the addresses and telephone numbers of the offices or facilities contemplated in subsection (1) by means of the print and electronic media so as to ensure wide publicity of the contact details. |
[Section 19(2) amended by section 15 of Act No. 5 of 2013]