Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods) Regulations, 1997Part 2 : Carriage of Packaged Dangerous Goods14. Stowage |
| (1) | Packaged dangerous goods must be stowed, segregated and secured in accordance with the IMDG Code. |
| (2) | Where packaged dangerous goods are shipped in or on a vehicle or freight container that was loaded after those goods left the premises or control of the shipper, it is the duty of the person responsible for loading that vehicle or freight container to ensure that the stowage, segregation and securing of those goods in the vehicle or freight container is adequate and complies with the IMDG Code. |
| (3) | If a shipowner or master or the person responsible for packing goods in a freight container or vehicle or for stowing the goods in a ship fails to comply with this regulation, he or she is guilty of an offence. |
