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National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)

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Ports Rules

Chapter 1 : Interpretation, Application and Powers of the Harbour Master and the Authority

8. Co-operation with other authorities

 

(1) In terms of section 84 of the Act, the Authority may enter into co-operation agreements with immigration, customs, law enforcement and any other authorities required to perform a function within a port.

 

(2) The co-operation agreement —
(a) must afford the authorities referred to in sub-rule (1) every facility reasonably necessary, subject to such compensation as may be agreed between the Authority avid the other authorities, or failing an agreement, such compensation as the Minister may determine;
(b) must regulate the operational relationship between the Authority and the other authorities referred to in sub-rule (1); and
(c) may vary these rules for or exempt the authorities referred to in sub-rule (1) from complying with one or more of these rules, provided that the co-operation agreement puts in place adequate measures that ensure safety and that these measures are in the interests of security, good order, protection of the environment and the effective and efficient working of the port.