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Merchant Shipping (Safe Containers Convention) Act, 2011 (No. 10 of 2011).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette, vol. 553, No. 34460 of 14 July 2011.
Long title
An Act give effect to the International Convention for Safe Containers, and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Navigation Transport/storage Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act gives effect for South Africa to the International Convention for Safe Containers. For this purpose, the Act provides for, among other things, inspections by appointed inspectors and regulation-making powers of the Minister. It also defines offences. Articles II and VI shall have the force of law in South Africa.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.za