Superior Courts Act, 2013
R 385
National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)RulesPorts RulesChapter 4 : Protection of the Environment95. The emission of fumes or smoke |
| (1) | The master of a vessel in a port must take all necessary precautions to avoid the emission of excessive fumes or smoke from his or her vessel. |
| (2) | No master of a vessel in a port may permit the emission of fumes, smoke or atmospheric pollutants from the vessel that violates the National Environment Management: Air Quality Act No. 39 of 2004 or any other applicable law. |
| (3) | The provisions of sub-rule (2) do not apply — |
| (a) | to smoke emanating from a vessel within 5 minutes during the start-up period; |
| (b) | while the smoke-producing appliance is being overhauled if the emission cannot reasonably be prevented; or |
| (c) | during the period of any breakdown or disturbance of an appliance. |
| (4) | All persons must comply with the applicable legislation relating to pollution, including the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act No. 39 of 2004. |
