Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)NoticesMeasures to Address, Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19 in the Sea Ports Directions, 20207. Passenger Ships visiting South African Sea Ports |
[Direction 7 Heading substituted by section 4 of Notice No. 1033, GG43753, dated 1 October 2020]
| (1) | All passenger ships for international leisure purposes are prohibited from disembarking any international passengers at any South African sea port. |
| (2) | Passenger ships are allowed to call at any South African sea port only for the following purposes: |
| (a) | Disembarking returning South African citizens and holders of South African permanent residence permits; |
| (b) | replenishing fuel, stores and provisions; |
| (c) | medical evacuation; and |
| (d) | search and rescue. |
| (3) | Registered research foreign vessels and marine safety tugs are allowed to dock at sea ports, subject to mandatory quarantine laws, as may be applicable. |
| (4) | All other cargo vessels must be allowed to dock at sea ports for purposes of cargo works, repairs, replenishing fuel and provisions. |
[Direction 7 substituted by section 4 of Notice No. 1033, GG43753, dated 1 October 2020]