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

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Merchant Shipping (Maritime Security) Regulations, 2004

Part 10 : Administrative Arrangements and Fees

116. Alternative security arrangements

 

(1) If the Republic has entered into an alternative security agreement in accordance with regulation XI-2/11 the Safety Convention, the Director-General must supervise the operation of the alternative security arrangement.

 

(2) To avoid doubt, an alternative security agreement may, according to its terms, vary or replace these regulations in relation to the matters covered by the agreement.

 

(3) The Director-General must review each alternative security agreement—
(a) periodically—
(i) at an interval specified in writing by the Minister; or
(ii) if the Minister does not specify an interval, at an interval specified by the alternative security agreement under review; or
(b) if the Minister or the agreement does not specify an interval, every 5 years.

 

(4) The review must take into account—
(a) the experience gained from the operation of the agreement,
(b) any changes in the circumstances that relate to maritime transport security; and
(c) any changes in circumstances that could impact on maritime transport security.