South African Maritime Safety Authority Act, 1998 (Act No. 5 of 1998)

Chapter 1 : South African Maritime Safety Authority

5. How functions may be performed

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(1)The Authority may perform its functions both within and outside the Republic.

 

(2)Subject to section 4, functions to provide services may be performed at the discretion of the Authority.

 

(3)Where the Authority performs a function, it may do so—
(a)itself;
(b)in cooperation with another person; or
(c)by delegating or assigning the power or duty concerned to another person.

 

(4)For the purposes of subsection (3), "person" includes—
(a)the State;
(b)a province;
(c)the government or an agency of the government of a foreign country;
(d)any juristic or natural person.