Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations for the Entry of Foreign Fishing Vessels into South African Waters, 2025Chapter 2 - Passing through South African Waters and entry into and use of Ports4. Notification of entry into South African waters |
| (1) | The master of a foreign vessel which intends to traverse South African waters, but which does not intend to enter a port, must notify the Minister of the intention to enter and traverse South African waters at least 24 hours prior to entry and that notification must include the following: |
| (a) | an estimated date, time and GPS position of entry into South African waters; |
| (b) | an estimated date, time of and GPS position of exit from South African waters; |
| (c) | the reason for entry; and |
| (d) | a description of the path to be traversed. |
| (2) | Notification in terms of subregulation (1) must be submitted by email to [email protected]. |