South African Maritime Safety Authority Act, 1998 (Act No. 5 of 1998)NoticesDetermination of Charges, 2020Part 1 : Definitions, Administrative and Normative Matters5. Application of international and local charges |
| (1) | The difference in charges for local and international are primarily determined by the safety certificate required to be carried by that ship. |
| (2) | The international charges are to be applied in all cases where the same service is required for both local and international ships; |
| (3) | For tonnage and pre-registration surveys, the international charges are to be determined in the following manner; |
| (a) | The vessel’s intended use, following vessels excluded; |
| (i) | Fishing vessels |
| (ii) | Sports and recreation vessels |
| (iii) | Government vessels; and |
| (iv) | Vessels intended for operations within SA’s inland waters only |
| (b) | Vessels being built in the Republic pay local fees until issued with an international safety certificate; |
| (4) | All vessels that requires a service outside the republic pay international charges, even though they carry a local safety certificate. Where a specific international charge is not predetermined, the charge shall be equal to the local charge plus 40% of the same charge. |
| (5) | A foreign vessel which requires to be issued with a local certificate shall be charged an international fee. Such fee shall be determined to be equal to the local charge plus 40% of the same charge. |
| (6) | An international charge, equal to 40% of the local charge, is applicable for all services rendered to a foreign ship, at the request of another administration, if no international charge has been predetermined. |