[Regulation 18 heading substituted by section 16 of the Marine Traffic Amendment Regulations, 2026, Notice No. 4132, GG55299, dated 4 September 2026]

When a vessel and its cargo or part thereof or a vessel or its cargo or part thereof is to be detained under section 9(3) of the Act a principal officer shall sign and issue a Notice of Detention in the form of Annexure A, setting forth the grounds and conditions of detention.

[Regulation 18 substituted by section 16 of the Marine Traffic Amendment Regulations, 2026, Notice No. 4132, GG55299, dated 4 September 2026]