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National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)

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Ports Rules

Chapter 9 : General

156. Inspections and searches

 

(1) Subject to the provisions of any legislation—
(a) the Authority's authorised officials may inspect and search any person, vehicle or trailer within port limits, including at the entry and exit points of the port, and
(b) no person may board a vessel within port limits without the permission of the master or person authorised by the master.

 

(2) Despite sub-rule (1) and subject to the provisions of any applicable legislation—
(a) the Harbour Master or any person authorised by the Harbour Master may board a vessel for purposes of investigating any matter related to the safety, security and protection of the environment of the port, and
(b) the Authority's authorised officers may board a vessel or enter any premises in the port for purposes of investigating any matter related to the safety, security and protection of the environment of the port.