Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)

Regulations

Purchase

If, without complying with the requirements of these regulations, a ship proceeds or attempts to proceed to sea—

(a)	in the case of a South African ship, from any port within or outside the Republic; or

(b)	in the case of any other ship, from any port within the Republic,

the owner and the master each commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months.