In these Regulations, any word or expression given a meaning in the Act has the meaning so given and, unless the context indicates otherwise—

"authorised person"

means a person authorised by the Authority to perform some or all functions and duties allocated to such a person by the Authority;

"Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance"

means the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance referred to in regulation 5.1.3 of the Convention;

"Maritime Labour Certificate"

means the Maritime Labour Certificate referred to in regulation 5.1.3 of the Convention;

"shipowner"

means the owner of the ship or any organization or person, such as a manager or bareboat charterer who has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship;

"the Act"

means the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951);

"tons"

means the same as "registered tonnage" as defined in the Act.