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Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)

Regulations

Regulations in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998

Part 2 : Fishing Harbour Regulations

92. Health, offensive cargoes and fire hazards

 

(1) A fishery control officer may order a vessel to be removed from a fishing harbour if the cargo or other articles on board in his or her opinion constitute a health hazard, or is a threat to life or property or is offensive or on failure to comply with the provisions of subregulation (2).

 

(2) The owner or master of a vessel—
(a) shall take the necessary precautions to prevent the vessel from emitting sparks or excessive smoke or fumes; and
(b) shall not use the vessel within a fishing harbour unless it is fitted with an effective exhaust silencer or muffler.