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South African Maritime Safety Authority Act, 1998 (Act No. 5 of 1998)

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Determination of Charges, 2021

Part 1 : Definitions, Administrative and Normative Matters

5. Application of international and local charges

 

(1) The difference in charges for local and international are primarily determined by the safety certificate required to be carried by that ship.

 

(2) The international charges are to be applied in all cases where the same service is required for both local and international ships;

 

(3) For tonnage and pre-registration surveys, the international charges are to be determined in the following manner;
(a) The vessel’s intended use, following vessels excluded;
(i) Fishing vessels
(ii) Sports and recreation vessels
(iii) Government vessels; and
(iv) Vessels intended for operations within SA’s inland waters only
(b) Vessels being built in the Republic pay local fees until issued with an international safety certificate;

 

(4) All vessels that requires a service outside the republic pay international charges, even though they carry a local safety certificate. Where a specific international charge is not predetermined, the charge shall be equal to the local charge plus 40% of the same charge.

 

(5) A foreign vessel which requires to be issued with a local certificate shall be charged an international fee. Such fee shall be determined to be equal to the local charge plus 40% of the same charge.

 

(6) An international charge, equal to 40% of the local charge, is applicable for all services rendered to a foreign ship, at the request of another administration, if no international charge has been predetermined.