(1) |
lf the Authority is satisfied that the plan adequately addresses the relevant requirements under Division 3, the Authority must— |
(a) |
approve the plan; and |
(b) |
give the ship operator written notice of the approval. |
(2) |
If the Authority is not satisfied that the plan adequately addresses the relevant requirements under Division 3, the Authority must— |
(a) |
refuse to approve the plan; and |
(b) |
give the ship operator written notice of the refusal including reasons for the refusal. |
(3) |
In determining whether a plan adequately addresses the relevant requirements under Division 3, the Authority may take account of existing circumstances as they relate to maritime transport security. |
(a) |
the ship operator for a South African regulated ship gives the Authority a ship security plan for the ship; and |
(b) |
the Authority does not approve, or refuse to approve, the plan within the period of 90 days after the plan was given, |
the Authority is taken to have refused to approve the plan.