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

Rules

Ports Rules

Chapter 3 : Health and Safety

Part A : Vessel Safety Measures

66. Smoking on board vessels

 

(1) Notices must be displayed on board vessel where smoking is prohibited for safety reasons.

 

(2) Smoking is prohibited in the holds or on deck of vessel with open hatches or in the vicinity of deck cargo.

 

(3) Vessel carrying dangerous goods must prominently display at the gangway or other shore access points notices inscribed with the words: "Dangerous goods on board, smoking strictly prohibited."

 

(4) The notices must be written in English and accompanied by the international prohibition symbol for no smoking.