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 titleAn 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