Public Service Commission Act, 1997
R 385
Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations, 2007Part 4 : Special provisions for unregistered pleasure vessels25. Duration of certificate of fitness |
| (1) | Subject to subregulation (2) and regulation 26(1), a certificate of fitness remains in force for a period not exceeding 12 months beginning on the date of completion of the inspection in question, but may be extended by the certifying authority for a maximum period of six months in special circumstances. |
| (2) | A certificate of fitness issued in respect of a vessel ceases to be valid if— |
| (a) | the vessel ceases to be subject to the jurisdiction of the authorised agency ; or |
| (b) | the vessel ceases to be a vessel to which this Part applies. |
