Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996
R 385
Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Maritime Security) Regulations, 2004Part 4 : Ship Security Plans and ISSC's etcDivision 1 - Ships required to have security plans59. Offence (failing to comply with ship security plan) |
| (1) | The ship operator for a South African regulated ship commits an offence if— |
| (a) | the ship is being used for maritime transport; and |
| (b) | there is a ship security plan for the ship in force; and |
| (c) | the ship is not operated in accordance with the plan. |
| (2) | Subregulation (1) does not apply if the ship operator has a reasonable excuse. |
| (3) | An offence in terms of subregulation (1) is punishable upon conviction by a fine or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months. |
