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

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Regulations for the Entry of Foreign Fishing Vessels into South African Waters, 2025

Chapter 2 - Passing through South African Waters and entry into and use of Ports

4. Notification of entry into South African waters

 

(1) The master of a foreign vessel which intends to traverse South African waters, but which does not intend to enter a port, must notify the Minister of the intention to enter and traverse South African waters at least 24 hours prior to entry and that notification must include the following:
(a) an estimated date, time and GPS position of entry into South African waters;
(b) an estimated date, time of and GPS position of exit from South African waters;
(c) the reason for entry; and
(d) a description of the path to be traversed.

 

(2) Notification in terms of subregulation (1) must be submitted by email to [email protected].