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Transport General Amendment Act, 1995

This provision amends section 2 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 by adding several vessel-related definitions and changing the definition of “vessel.” A ship may be registered in the Republic only if its whole…

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Act 16 of 1995
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“This provision amends section 2 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 by adding several vessel-related definitions and changing the definition of “vessel.””

This provision amends section 2 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 by adding several vessel-related definitions and changing the definition of “vessel.” A ship may be registered in the Republic only if its whole ownership meets the listed nationality/status requirements, and a ship already registered elsewhere may be registered only if the court-sale and proof conditions are met. This section amends Merchant Shipping Act provisions on registration proof, gold franc valuation, and disclosure of report information by the Director-General or an authorised person. The Minister may make shipping-related notifications, declarations, and regulations, and an appeal lies to the Minister when a Director-General penalty exceeds five hundred rand. The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, incorporate international shipping standards into the regulations by reference.

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§ 1Section 2 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, is hereby amended-Substitution

This provision amends section 2 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 by adding several vessel-related definitions and changing the definition of “vessel.”

1. Section 2 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, is hereby amended- 4 No. 16524 GOVERNMENT GAZETI'E, 5 JULY 1995 Act No. 16, 1995 TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT ACf, 1995 (a) by the insertion in subsection (1) after the definition of "accident" of the following definition: " 'air-cushion vehicle' means an craft of which the whole or a significant part of its weight can be supported, whether at rest or in motion, by a continuously generated cushion of air dependent for its 5 effectiveness on the proximity of the surface over which the craft operates;"; (b) by the insertion in subsection (1) after the definition of "Director- General" of the following definition: " 'dynamically supported craft' means any air-cushion vehicle, side 10 wall craft, hydrofoil boat or any other prescribed craft used for transportation or for any other purpose on or above the surface of water;"; (c) by the insertion in subsection (1) after the definition of "goods" of the following definition: " 'hydrofoil boat' means any craft which is supported above the surface of water in normal operating conditions by hydrodynamic forces generated on foils;"; (d) by the insertion in subsection (1) after the definition of "shore~based whaling boat" of the following definition: . " 'side wall craft' means any air-cushion vehicle of which the walls extending along the sides are permanently immersed hard struc tures;"; and (e) by the substitution in subsection (1) for the definition of "vessel" of the following definition: " 'vessel' includes any ship, or any boat, small vessel or other description of vessel used or [designated] designed to be used in navigl!tion~ but excludes any dynamically supported craft;" Amend~ent of section ll·of Act 57 of 1951~ as amended by section 33 of Act 69 of 1962 and section 4 of Act 40 of 1963 · · · ·
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§ 2Section 11 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, is hereby amended-:-Substitution

A ship may be registered in the Republic only if its whole ownership meets the listed nationality/status requirements, and a ship already registered elsewhere may be registered only if the court-sale and proof conditions are met.

2. Section 11 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, is hereby amended-:- 15 20 25 30 ( a) by the substitution for subsection (1) of the following subsection: . "(1) [No] A ship shall only be registered in the Republic [unless] li- M the whole of the ship is owned by the Government of the Republic or by persons' to each of whom . one or other of the following 35 descriptions applies: [(a)] ill South African citizens; [(b)] @citizens of a treaty country (other than the Republic); · [and] [(c)] (iii) corporate bodies established under and subject to the law 40 in force in any treaty country and having their principal place of business in any treaty country; and @ subject to subsection (lA) the ship is not registered elsewhere."; and (b) by the insertion after subsection (1) of the following subsection: 45 " 1A · Notwithstandin rovisions of subsection 1 b or section 20 (l)(e) a ship registered elsewhere may be registered in the Republic if- ( a) such ship was sold and transferred in terms of an order of court the under section 9 of the Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act, 50 .1983 (Act No.105 of 1983), to the Government of the Republic or to persons satisfying. the . requirements determined by paragraph.(a) of subsection (1); and (b) · the said Government or persons produce proof that · all reasonable steps to secure the termination of the registry 55 :lsewhere have been unsuccessful." 6 No. 16524 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5 JULY 1995 Act No. 16, 1995 TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT ACf, 1995 Amendment of section 20 of Act 57 of 1951, as amended by section 5 of Act 42 of 1969
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§ 3Section 20 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951;· is hereby amended by theSubstitution

This section amends Merchant Shipping Act provisions on registration proof, gold franc valuation, and disclosure of report information by the Director-General or an authorised person.

3. Section 20 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951;· is hereby amended by the addition to subsection (1) of the following paragraph: "M if the ship was registered elsewhere, subject to section ll(lA), proof 5 that the ship is no longer so registered.". Amendment of section 261 of Act 57 of 1951, as amended by section 33 of Act 30 of 1959 and section 7 of Act 25 of 1985 · · ' . . '4~ Section 261 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, is hereby amended- ( a) by the substitution for subsection (4) of the following subsection: "( 4) For the purposes' of this section- . . fEl. a gold franc [shall be taken to be] ~ a unit consisting of 65,5 milligrams of gold of millesimal fineness 900; and ill· the value of such gold franc in South African currency shall be determined by the court seized of the case."; and 10 15 (b) by the deletion of subsection (5). Amendment of section 265 of Act 57 of 1951, as amended by section 17 of Act 18 of 1992. . . . . . . . . . . ,. . 5. Section 265 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, is hereby amended by the addition to subsection (2) of the following proviso: · 20 ": Provided that the Director-General or a erson authorised b him or her may, in his or her discretion, disclose information pertaining to the report to any authority or organisation having a direct or substantial interest in any matter to which that report relates.". Amendment of section 324 of Act 57 of 1951 25
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§ 6Section 324 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, is hereby amended by theSubstitution

The Minister may make shipping-related notifications, declarations, and regulations, and an appeal lies to the Minister when a Director-General penalty exceeds five hundred rand.

6. Section 324 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, is hereby amended by the substitution for subsection (2) of the following subsection: '~(2) From a determination or order of the Director-General under subsection (1), when the penalty imposed by him or her exceeds [one hundred · pounds] five hundred rand, an appeal shall lie to the Minister, whose decision 30 shall be final.". Amendment of section 356 of Act 57 of 1951, as amended by section 42 of Act 30 of 1959, section 59 of Act 40 of 1963, section 6 of Act 24 of 1974, section 11 of Act 5 of 1976, section 19 of Act 3 of 1982, section 9 of Act 25 of 1985 and section 32 of Act 18 of 1992 35 . ; . 7 • Section 356 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, is hereby amended- . ' · . ,_ - ~ ( a) by the insertion in subsection (1) after paragraph (xi) of the following · paragraph: · " x!A · as to the desi n construction Iicensin o eration use and . .· maintenance of dynamically supported craft and any other 40 . . matter which may be reasonably necessary for the safe and orderly operation ·of such craft;"; · · · · (b) by the substitution in subsection (2) for the words preceding paragraph (a) of the following words: . · . "The Minister may make such notifications, declarations and 45 . . .. _ , . regulations as may [appear to him to] be reasonably necessary to .. give effect, subject to such exemptions, restrictions and modifica- . , tions as [appear to him to] may be desirable, to the provisions of-"; (c) by the substitution for paragraph (d) of subsection (2) of the following . paragraph: 50 "(d) any other convention relating to merchant shipping ratified 8 No. 16524 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 5 JULY 1995 Act No. 16, 1995 TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT ACf, 1995 or acceded to on behalf of the Republic and set out in any Schedule to this Act."; and (d) by the substitution for subsection (3) of the following subsection: . "(3) The Minister may by regulation apply, subject .to such exemptions, restrictions and modifications as [appear to him to] 5 may be desirable, in any of the regulations made under subsection (2), to ships to which and in circumstances in which the provisions of the Safety Convention, the International Collision Regulations Convention, the Load Line .Convention and. any convention referred to in subsection (2)(d) do not apply.". · 10 Substitution of section 356bis of Act 57 of 1951, as inserted by section 60 of Act 40 of 1963, substituted by section 20 of Act 3 of 1982 and amended by section 33 of Act 18 of 1992 .. 8. The following section is hereby substituted for section 356bis of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951: 15 ''Application of conventions in Republic 356bis. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the conventions contained in the Schedules shall have the force of law and apply in the Republic.". Insertion. of section 3~6quat in Act 57 of 1951 20
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§ 9The following section is hereby inserted in the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951,Amendment

The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, incorporate international shipping standards into the regulations by reference.

9. The following section is hereby inserted in the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, after section 356ter: · · · · · "Incorporation of international shipping standards in regulations 356quat. (1) The Minister may by notice in the Gazette incorporate in the regulations any international shipping standard, or any part 25 . thereof, without stating the text thereof, by mere reference to the number, title and year of issue of that shipping standard or to any other particulars by which that shipping standard is sufficiently identified. (2) The provisions of section 356ter (2) to (5) shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to any international shipping standard, or any part thereof, 30 incorporated under subsection (1) . . , (3) In this section "international shipping standard" means any code, guideline, resolution or standard adopted and published by the International Maritime Organisation.". Amendment of Fifth Schedule to Act 57 of 1951 35
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§ 10The Fifth Schedule to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, is hereby amendedAmendment

This section amends the Fifth Schedule to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, as indicated in the Schedule.

10. The Fifth Schedule to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, is hereby amended to the extent indicated in the Schedule. Amendment of section 22 of Act 74 of 1962, as amended by section 5 of Act 12 of 1965, section 3 of Act 83 of 1969, section 25 of Act 62 of 1973, section 7 of Act 4 of 1982, section 2 of Act 1 of 1984, section 5 of Act 16 of 1992, section 25 of Act 44 of 40 1993 and section 17 of Act 45 of 1993
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§ 11Section 22 of the Aviation Act, 1962, is hereby amended by the insertionAmendment

The amendment adds rules about designating medical examiners and a body or institution, including suspension or withdrawal, certificate issuance, standards, training, control, record-keeping, and advice to the Commissioner.

11. Section 22 of the Aviation Act, 1962, is hereby amended by the insertion after paragraph (g) of the following paragraphs: . "(gA) the designation of medical examiners for the purposes of this Act, including- . . 45 (i) the manner in which and person by whom such designation may take place; (ii) • the suspension or withdrawal of such designation; 10 No.16524 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5 JULY 1995 Act No. 16, 1995 TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT ACI', 1995 (gB) (iii) (iv) the conditions, requirements and qualifications for such designation; and the certificates issued by medical examiners and the conditions and requirements for such issue; , (i) the designation of a body or institution for the purposes of this Act- to exercise control over medical examinations and tests, and over the persons performing such examinations and tests; (ii) . to determine standards for medical examinations and tests and 5 (iii) (iv) (v) for the training of medical examiners; to issue, suspend or withdraw medical certificates and keep all 10 documents and books concerning medical examinations and tests; to advise the Commissioner concerning the training. of the prescribed persons in first aid; and to advise the Commissioner on any matter connected with 15 medical examiners or medical examinations and tests;". Amendment of section 1 of Act 29 of1989, as amended by section 1 of Act 73 of1991, section 1 of Act 40 of 1992 and section 1 of Act 39 of 1993
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§ 12Section 1 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended-Substitution

This section amends definitions in the Road Traffic Act, 1989 for road parts such as roadway, shoulder, verge, kerb line, and related terms.

12. Section 1 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended- ( a) by the insertion after the definition of "driver's licence testing centre" of 20 the following definition: " 'ed e of the roadwa ' means the bounda between the roadwa and the shoulder, which is indicated by an appropriate road traffic sign, or in the absence of such sign- ( a) in the case of a road with a bituminous or concrete surface, the 25 edge of such surface; or (b) in the case of any other road, the edge of the improved part of the road intended for vehicular use;"; (b) by the insertion after the definition of "intersection" of the following definition: · · · 30 " 'kerb line' means the boundary between the shoulder and the ~;"; . (c) by the substitution for the definition of "roadway" of the following definition: " 'roadway' means that portion of a road, street or thoroughfare 35 improved, constructed . or intended for vehicular traffic [and includes those portions commonly known as the shoulders] which is between the edges of the roadway;"; · · (d) by the insertion after the definition of "semi-trailer" of the following definition: · 40 ·~ 'shoulder' means that portion of a road, street or thoroughfare· . between the edge of the roadway and the kerb line;':; (e) by the substitution. for the definition of "verge" of the following definition: · · " 'verge' means that portion of [the] a road, street or thoroughfare, 45 including the sidewalk, which is not the roadway or the shoulder;"; and (f) by the substitution in the Afrikaans text for the definition of "verkeers- baan" of the following definition: "['verkeersbaan'] 'verkeerslaan' 'n oorlangse verdeling van 'n 50 openbare pad wat breed genoeg is om 'n enkele ry voertuie te laat deurgaan;". Amendment of section 18 of Act 29 of 1989
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§ 13Section 18. of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by theSubstitution

This amendment changes the age rule for certain motor-cycle-related licences: the applicant is under 16 years in the listed cases.

13. Section 18. of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the substitution for subparagraph (i) of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of the 55 following subparagraph: "(i) in the case of any licence for a motor cycle, [without a side-car] motor tricycle or motor guadrucycle having an engine with a cylinder capacity 12 No. 16524 Act No. 16, 1995 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 5 JULY 1995 TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT ACf, 1995 not exceeding [50] 125 cubic centimetres or which is propelled by electrical power or which is a vehicle as contemplated in paragraph (b) of the definition of 'motor vehicle', is under the age of 16 years;". Amendment of section 20 of Act 29 of 1989
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§ 14Section 20 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the addition 5Amendment

A driver's licence testing centre may be registered and graded, under prescribed conditions, but only to test applicants for learners' licences.

14. Section 20 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the addition 5 of the following subsection: "(3) A driver's licence testing centre may, under the prescribed conditions, be registered and graded to test applicants for learners' licences only.". Amendment of section 24 of Act 29 of 1989, as amended by section 8 of Act 73 of 1991 . 10
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§ 15Section 24 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by theSubstitution

This section amends the Road Traffic Act rules so a driver's licence may be endorsed to limit driving to certain vehicle types or to note driving with a physical aid.

15. Section 24 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the substitution for paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (5) of the following paragraphs: "(a) in the case where the applicant has in terms of subsection (3) provided a . motor vehicle equipped with an automatic [or semi-automatic] transmission 15 or the motor vehicle is electrically powered, endorse the driver's licence to the effect that authorization is granted only for the driving of a motor vehicle equipped with an automatic [or semi-automatic] transmission 2! which is electrically powered, as the case may be; and (b) in the case where the applicant is found to be competent to drive with the 20 . aid of glasses or contact lenses, an artificial limb or other physical aid, endorse the licence accordingly." .. Amendment of section 24B of Act 29 of 1989, as inserted by section 1 of Act 66 of 1993 .
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§ 16Section 24B of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the 25Amendment

This provision amends section 24B of the Road Traffic Act, 1989 by deleting subsection (4).

16. Section 24B of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the 25 deletion of subsection (4). · Amendment of section 41 of Act 29 of 1989, as amended by section 10 of Act 73 of 1991 and section 13 of Act 40 of 1992
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§ 17Section 41 ofthe RoadTraffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the insertionRepeal

This section inserts a new subsection about professional driving permits, saying various permit matters must be as prescribed.

17. Section 41 ofthe RoadTraffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the insertion after subsection (1) of the following subsection:· "2 The- (a) categories of; (b) nature and extent.of the authority granted by; (c) period of validity of; (d) form and content of; (e) application for and issue of; fees payable in respect of; · (f) .(g) suspension and cancellation of; (h) incorporation in any other document of; and (i) other necessary or expedient matter in relation to, professional driving permits, shall be as prescribed.". 30 35 40 Repeal of sections 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 and 49 of Act 29 of 1989
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§ 18Sections 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 and 49 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, areRepeal

This section repeals sections 42 to 49 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989.

18. Sections 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 and 49 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, are hereby repealed. Amendment of section SSA of Act 29 of 1989, as inserted by section 10 of Act 39 of 45 1993
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§ 19Section 55A of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended-Substitution

This section amends section 55A so disqualification periods run from the date of sentence, and courts must tell convicted persons about the relevant rules before sentencing.

19. Section 55A of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended- 14 No. 16524 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 5 JULY 1995 Act No. 16, 1995 TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT Acr, 1995 (a) by the substitution for the words following paragraph (iii) of subsection (1) of the following words: "calculated from the date of [conviction] sentence."; (b) by the substitution for subsection (2), of the following subsection: "(2) Subject to subsection (3), any person who is not the holder 5 of a driver's licence or of a licence and permit, shall, on conviction of an offence referred to in subsection (1), be disqualified for [a period] the periods mentioned in [subparagraphs] paragraphs (i) to (iii) of subsection (1) calculated from the date of sentence, from obtaining a Ieamer's or driver's licence or a licence and permit."; 10 and ·· · · (c) by the substitution for subsection (4) of the following subsection: "(4) A court convicting any person of an offence referred to in subsection (1) shall, before imposing sentence, bring the provisions of subsection (1) or (2), as the case may be, and of subsection (3), 15 to the notice of such person.". Amendment of section 74 of Act 29 of 1989, as amended by section 17 of Act 73 of 1991, section 19 of Act 40of 1992 and section 12 of Act 39 of 1993
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§ 20Section 74 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by theSubstitution

This section changes who counts as the operator of certain motor vehicles and requires registration as the operator in specified cases.

20. Section 74 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the substitution for subsection (1) of the following subsection: 20 "(1) a Sub"ect to ara ra h b the owner of a motor vehicle of a prescribed class is the operator of such motor vehicle, and shall be registered as such in terms of subsection (6). (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) a person who is not a manager, employee. or agent of the owner of a motor vehicle referred to in 25 subsection (1) and who enters into a written agreement providing that such motor vehicle may be operated by such person for a period- (i) in excess of three months, is the operator of such motor vehicle, and shall be registered as such interms of subsection (6); · (ii) of three months or less, is deemed to be the operator of such motor 30 vehicle for that period for the purposes of section 78(c), (d), (e), (f) and . [gl.". . . . ' "· - Amendment of section 91 of Act 29 of 1989, as amended by section 23 of Act 40 of 1992··· . ... · . .. .. . . . . . ' ·.
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§ 21Section 91 of the Road Traffic. Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the 35Substitution

A driver passing another vehicle on a public road must pass on the right at a safe distance and must not move back to the left until safely clear.

21. Section 91 of the Road Traffic. Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the 35 substitution in subsection (1) for the words preceding the first proviso of the following words: · · · . "Subject to the provisions of subsections (2) and ( 4) and section 89, the driver of a vehicle intending to pass any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction on a public road shall pass to the right thereof at a safe distance and 40 shall not again [drive on the left side of the roadway] move to the left until safely clear of the vehicle so passed:". Insertion of section 91A in Act 29 of 1989
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§ 22The following section is hereby inserted in the Road Traffic Act, 1989, afterAmendment

A person must not drive a motor vehicle on the shoulder of a public road, except in the stated circumstances.

22. The following section is hereby inserted in the Road Traffic Act, 1989, after · section 91: · 45 "Prohibition on driving on shoulder of public road, except in certain circumstances 91A. 1 Sub· ect to subsection 2 and section 91 1 e no erson shall drive a motor vehicle on the shoulder of a public road. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), the driver of 50 a motor vehicle may, during the period between sunrise and sunset, drive such motor vehicle on the shoulder of a public road which is designed for one lane of traffic in each direction- 16 No. 16524 Act No. 16, 1995 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 5 JULY 1995 TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT ACT, 1995 (a) while such motor vehicle is being overtaken by another vehicle; and :· . (b) if he or she can do so without endangering himself or herself, other traffic, pedestrians or property on such public road; and if persons. and. vehicles upon the public road are clearly (c) 5 . , discernible at a distance of at least 150 metres.". Amendment of section 95 of Act 29 of 1989 ·
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§ 23Section 95 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby· amended--:-Substitution

This section amends road-turning rules for drivers: a driver turning left must signal before the turn, keep as near as possible to the left edge, and turn with due care; the amended text also refers to steering near the right edge in another paragraph.

23. Section 95 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby· amended--:- ( a) by the substitution for subsection (1) of the following subsection: "(1) The driver of a vehicle on a public road who desires to turn 10 · to the left shall, having due regard to the provisions of section 94, · before reaching the point at which he or she intends to tum, indicate, in the prescribed manner, his or her intention to turn and shall steer his or her vehicle as near to the left [side] edge of the roadway on which he or she is travel~ing as circumstances may 15 : permit and shall make such turn with due care and merge into such traffic stream as may at the time be proceeding along, towards or into the public road into which he or she desires to turn."; and (b) by the substitution for subparagraph (i) of paragraph (b) of subsection (2) of the following subparagraph: · '· · 20 · "(i) he or she shall steer such vehicle as near as circumstances permit to the right [side] edge of such roadway; and": · Amendment of Afrikaans text of section 97 of Act 29 of 1989
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§ 24The Afrikaans text of section 97 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is herebySubstitution

This provision amends the Afrikaans text of section 97 by replacing paragraph (e).

24. The Afrikaans text of section 97 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the substitution for paragraph (e) of the following paragraph:· 25 "(e) aan die [regterkant] regtergedeelte van daardie ryvlak met sy voorkant in die rigting van die naderende ve~kee~ gekeer nie;". Amendment of section 98 of Act 29 of 1989, as amended by section 7 of Act 71 of '1991 ; .. .
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§ 25Section 98 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the 30Substitution

This section amends a road traffic rule to prohibit parking a vehicle on certain parts of the roadway or shoulders outside an urban area, except in a demarcated parking place.

25. Section 98 of the Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the 30 substitution for subsection (2) of the following subsection: · "(2) No person shall park a vehicle on any portion of the roadway [excluding] or the shoulders of a public road outside an urban area or with any part of such vehicle within one metre of the edge of such roadway except in :a parking place demarcated by an appropriate road traffic sign;", 35 Amendment of certain expression in Mrikaans text of Act 29 of 1989,' as amended by Act 73 of 1991, Act 17 of 1992, Act 40 of 1992, Act 39 of 1993 and Act 66 of 1993 > • • •
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part of such vehicle within one metre of the edge of such roadway except in

§ 26The Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the substitution in theShort title

The council may exempt an air carrier’s licence holder from giving certain particulars or information when that holder applies for a licence under section 15.

26. The Road Traffic Act, 1989, is hereby amended by the substitution in the Afrikaans text for theword "verkeersbaan" ofthe word "verkeerslaan" wherever it occurs. · 40 Amendment of section 47 of Act 60 of 1993 · · 27. ·The International· Air Services Act, J993, is hereby amended' by the substitution for subsection (2) of section 47 of the following subsection: "(2) The council may, in its discretion, exempt the holder of an air carrier's licence·referred to in subsection (1) fromfurnishing the particulars or the 45 information referred to in section [15(4)] 15(3) if such holder applies for the issuing of a licence in terms of section 15.". 18 No. 16524 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 5 JULY 1995 Act No. 16, 1995 TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT ACf, 1995 Short title and commencement
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§ 28This Act shall be called the Transport General Amendment Act, 1995, andCommencement

This section names the Act and says specified sections start on a date set by the President in the Gazette.

28. This Act shall be called the Transport General Amendment Act, 1995, and sections 12; 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 shall come into operation on a date fixed by the President by proclamation in the Gazette. 20 No. 16524 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5 JULY 1995 Act No. 16, 1995 TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT ACT, 1995 SCHEDULE AMENDMENT. OF FIFTII SCHEDULE TO THE MERCHANT, SHIPPING ACT, 1951: INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, 1978, TO GIVE EFFECT TO THE AMEND· MENTS ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION BY RESO· LUTION MSC. 21(59), WHICH ENTERED INTO FORCE ON 1 DECEMBER 1992 Deflnition (Section 10)
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§ 1In this Schedule "the Convention" means the International Convention on Standards ofAmendment

This Schedule defines “the Convention” as the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951.

1. In this Schedule "the Convention" means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951. Amendment of Regulation Ill of Chapter I of Annex to Convention ( a)
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§ 2Regulation Ill of Chapter I of the Annex to the Convention is hereby amendedSubstitution

This section amends Regulation Ill by changing one definition, deleting some paragraphs, replacing wording, and renumbering paragraphs.

2. Regulation Ill of Chapter I of the Annex to the Convention is hereby amended by the substitution for paragraph (k) of the following paragraph: "(k) 'radio operator' means a person holding an appropriate certificate related to the global maritime distress and safety system issued or recognized by an Administration under the provisions of the Radio Regulations;"; (b) by the deletion of paragraph (I) ; (c) by the substitution in paragraph (p) for the expression "IMCO recommendations" of the expression "recommendations of the Organization"; (d) by the deletion in paragraph (r) of the expression "IMCO"; (e) (f) by the deletion in paragraph (s) of the expression "IMCO"; and by the renumbering of paragraphs (m), (n), (o), (p), (q), (r) and (s) to (I), (m), (n), (o), (p), (q) and (r), respectively. Amendment of Regulation I/2 of Chapter I of Annex to Convention
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§ 3Regulation I/2 of Chapter I of the Annex to the Convention is hereby amended by the substitutionSubstitution

The text amends a regulation so that, for radio officers and radiotelephone operators, Administrations may do something further, but the excerpt does not state the full rule.

3. Regulation I/2 of Chapter I of the Annex to the Convention is hereby amended by the substitution in paragraph 2 for the words preceding subparagraph (a) of the following words: "In respect of radio [officers and radiotelephone] operators, Administrations may-". Amendment of Regulation I/4 of Chapter I of Annex to Convention
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§ 4Regulation 114 of Chapter I of the Annex to the Convention is hereby amended by the substitutionSubstitution

This provision amends Regulation 114 by replacing the words “radio officer” with “radio operator” and adds a new Regulation 115 on conduct of trials.

4. Regulation 114 of Chapter I of the Annex to the Convention is hereby amended by the substitution in paragraph 3 for the expression "radio officer" of the expression "radio operator". Addition of Regulation 1/S to Chapter I of Annex to Convention S. The Convention is hereby amended by the addition to Chapter I of the Annex to the Convention of the following Regulation: "REGULATION 115 Conduct of trials
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§ 1These Re ulations shall not revent an Administration from authorizinProvision

These Regulations do not stop an Administration from authorizing flag to participate in trials.

1. These Re ulations shall not revent an Administration from authorizin flag to participate in trials.
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§ 2For the purposes of this Regulation, the term "trial" means an experiment or series ofProvision

This provision defines “trial” as an experiment or series of experiments conducted over a limited period, possibly using automated or integrated systems.

2. For the purposes of this Regulation, the term "trial" means an experiment or series of experiments, conducted over a limited period, which may involve the use of automated or integrated systems in order to evaluate alternative methods of performing specific duties or satisfying particular arrangements prescribed by this Convention, which would provide at least the same degree of safety and pollution prevention as provided by these Regulations.
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§ 3The Administration authorizing ships to participate in trials shall be satisfied that such trials areProvision

The Administration must be satisfied that trial ships operate with at least the same safety and pollution-prevention level as the Regulations, and the trials must follow Organization-adopted guidelines.

3. The Administration authorizing ships to participate in trials shall be satisfied that such trials are conducted in a manner that provides at least the same degree of safety and pollution prevention as provided by these Regulations. Such trials shall be conducted in accordance with guidelines adopted by the Organization.
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§ 4Details of such trials shall be reported to the Organization as early as practicable but not less thanCommencement

Details of the trials must be reported to the Organization at least six months before the trials are scheduled to start.

4. Details of such trials shall be reported to the Organization as early as practicable but not less than six months before the date on which the trials are scheduled to commence. The Organization shall circulate such particulars to all Parties.
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§ 5The results of trials authorized under paragraph 1, and any recommendations the AdministrationAmendment

The Administration must report the results of authorized trials and any related recommendations to the Organization, and the Organization must circulate them to all Parties.

5. The results of trials authorized under paragraph 1, and any recommendations the Administration 22 No. 16524 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 5 JULY 1995 Act No. 16, 1995 TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT ACI', 1995 may have regarding those results, shall be reported to the Organization, which shall circulate such results and recommendations to all Parties.
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§ 6Any Party having any objection to particular trials authorized in accordance with this RegulationProvision

A Party objecting to authorised trials should tell the Organization as early as practicable, and the Organization must share the objection details with all Parties.

6. Any Party having any objection to particular trials authorized in accordance with this Regulation should communicate such objection to the Organization as early as practicable. The Organization shall circulate details of the objection to all Parties. ·
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§ 7An Administration which has authorized a trial should respect objections received from otherProvision

An Administration that has authorized a trial should respect objections from other Administrations by directing its ships not to engage in the trial in the coastal State’s waters when that State has objected to the Organization.

7. An Administration which has authorized a trial should respect objections received from other Administrations relating to such trial by directing ships entitled to fly its flag not to engage in a trial while navigating in the waters of a coastal State which has communicated its objection to the Organization. ·
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§ 8An Administration which concludes, on the basis of a trial, that a particular system will provideAmendment

An Administration may let certain ships keep operating with a tested system indefinitely if the trial shows the system is at least as safe and pollution-preventing as the Regulations, but it must share details of the authorization and follow the listed oversight steps.

8. An Administration which concludes, on the basis of a trial, that a particular system will provide at least the same degree of safety and pollution prevention as provided by these Regulations may authorize ships entitled to fly its flag to continue to operate with such a system indefinitely, subject to the following requirements: . (b) (a) The Administration shall, after results of the trial have been submitted in accordance with ·paragraph 5, provide details of any such authorization, including identification of the specific ships which may be subject to the authorization, to the Organization, which will circulate this information to all Parties; any operations authorized under this paragraph shall be conducted in accordance with guidelines as may be developed by the Organization, to the same extent as they apply during a trial; such operations shall respect any objections received from other Administrations in accordance with paragraph 7, to the extent such objections have not been withdrawn; and an operation authorized under this paragraph shall only be permitted pending a determination by the Maritime Safety Committee as to whether an amendment to the Convention would be appropriate, and, if so, whether the operation should be suspended or permitted to continue before the amendment enters into force. At the request of any Party, the Maritime Safety Committee shall establish a date for consideration of the trial results and for the appropriate determinations.". (d) (c) . Amendment of Appendix to Regulation 1112 of Chapter II of Annex to Convention
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§ 6The Appendix to Regulation 1112 of Chapter II of the Annex to the Convention is herebySubstitution

This section amends the Appendix to Regulation 1112 of Chapter II of the Convention Annex by replacing several training and knowledge items.

6. The Appendix to Regulation 1112 of Chapter II of the Annex to the Convention is hereby amended- (a) by the substitution for subparagraph (j) of paragraph 7 of the following subparagraph: "(j) precautions in manoeuvring for launching [boats or liferaCts] survival craft or rescue boats in bad weather;"; (b) by the substitution for subparagraph (k) of paragraph 7 of the following subparagraph: "(k) methods of iaking on board survivors from [lifeboats or liferafts] survival craft or rescue boats;"; (c) by the substitution for subparagraph (e) of paragraph 8 of the following subparagraph: "(e) Knowledge of [IMCO] the recommendations of the Organization concerning ship stability."; (d) by the substitution for the heading of paragraph 16 of the following heading: "[Communications] Radiocommunications and visual signalling"; (e) by the substitution for subparagraphs (b) and (c) of paragraph 16 of the following subparagraphs: "(b) Knowledge of procedures used in [radiotelephone communications] radiocom munications and ability to use [radiotelephones in particular with respect to] radio equipment for distress, urgency, safety and navigational messages. - - (c) A knowledge of the procedures for emergency distress signals [by radiotele graphy] as prescribed in the Radio Regulations."; by the substitution for paragraph 17 of the following paragraph: (/) "17. Life-saving. A thorough knowledge of life-saving appliance regulations (International Convent ion for the Safety of Life at Sea), organization of abandon ship drills, [lifeboats, liferafts] survival craft, rescue boats and other life-saving equipment.": by the deletion in paragraph 18 of the expression "IMCO"; and (g) (h) by the substitution for subparagraph (f) of paragraph 19 of the following subparagraph: · "(/) Life-saving: Launching and handling of [lifeboats] survival craft, rescue boats and other life-savings appliances, including the donning of life-jackets.". 24 No. 16524 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 5 JULY 1995 Act No. '16, 1995 TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT ACf, 1995 Amendment of Appendix to Regulation W4 of Chapter II of Annex to Convention
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§ 7The Appendix to Regulation 1114 of Chapter II of the Annex to the Convention is herebySubstitution

This section amends several maritime training and terminology provisions in the Convention annexes.

7. The Appendix to Regulation 1114 of Chapter II of the Annex to the Convention is hereby amended- .:· (a) by the substitution for the heading of paragraph 10 of the following heading: "[Radiotelephony] Radiocommunications and visual signalling";. . (b) by the substitution for subparagraph (c) of paragraph 10 of the following subparagraph: "(c) Knowledge of procedures used in [radiotelephone communications] radio communications and ability to use [radiotelephones, in particular with respect to] radio equipment for distress, urgency, safety and navigational messages."; (c) by the substitution for paragraph 12 of the following paragraph: "12. Life-saving. Ability to organize abandon ship drills and knowledge of the operation of [lifeboats, Uferafts, buoyant apparatus and similar Ufe·saving appliances along with] survival craft and rescue boats, their launching appliances and arrangements, and their equipment, including [portable radio apparatus and] radio life-sa"v!ing appliances, , satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), immersion suits and thermal protective aids. Knowledge of survival at sea techniques."; (d) by the substitution in paragraph 13 for the expression "ILO/IMCO" of the expression "ILO/IMO"; . (e) . . by the deletion in paragraph 16 of the expression "IMCO" ; and . (f) by the deletion in paragraph 20 of the expression "IMCO':'. Amendment of Regulation II/6 or Chapter U of Annex t() (:on.vention , , , s; Regulation II/6 of Chapter II of th~ Annex to ·th.e Convention is hereby amended by the substitution for item (vii) of subparagraph (d) of paragraph 2 of the following item: "(vii) knowledge of [pyrotechnic d~tress] rocket' parachute flares, hand flares and buoyant · smoke signals;". - - : ' · Substitution or Chapter IV of Annex to Convention · · ·
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§ 9The following Chapter is hereby substituted for Chapter IV of the Annex to the Convention:Substitution

Chapter IV of the Annex to the Convention is replaced with a chapter on radio personnel, including radio watchkeeping and maintenance.

9. The following Chapter is hereby substituted for Chapter IV of the Annex to the Convention: "CHAPTER IV RADIO [DEPARTMENT] PERSONNEL [RADIO WATCHKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE] Explanatory note Mandatory provisions relating to radio watchkeeping are set forth in the Radio Regulations and in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. Provisions for radio maintenance are set forth in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, arid the guidelines_ adopted by ·the Organization. REGULATION IV/1 Application
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§ 1The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to radio personnel in a ship operating in the globalAmendment

This Chapter applies to radio personnel on ships operating in GMDSS.

1. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to radio personnel in a ship operating in the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) as pr~;scribed by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended.·
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§ 2Until 1 February 1999, radio personnel on a ship complying with the provisions of theProvision

Radio personnel on certain ships must comply with an older international training and certification convention until 1 February 1999.

2. Until 1 February 1999, radio personnel on a ship complying with the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, in force prior to 1 February 1992, shall comply with the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, in force prior to 1 December 1992. REGULATION [IV/1] IV/2 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of G M DSS radio [offwers] personnel
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§ 1Every radio [officer] operator in charge of, or performing, 'radio] radiocommunication dutiesAmendment

Ship radio operators must hold an approved certificate; some must also be at least 18, pass medical fitness checks, and meet appendix requirements.

1. Every radio [officer] operator in charge of, or performing, 'radio] radiocommunication duties 26 No.16524 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5 JULY 1995 TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT ACT, 1995 [in] on a ship shall hold an appropriate certificate or certificates issued or recognized by the Administration under the provisions of the Radio Regulations [,and have adequate qualifying service]. ' 2. In addition, a radio [officer] operator on a ship which is reguired by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, to have a radio installation, shall be not less that 18 years of age; satisfy the Admiriistration as to medical fitness, particularly regarding eyesight, hearing (a) (b) · · . and speech; . (c) meet the requirements of the Appendix to this Regulation. · '.3. Every candidate for a .certificate shall be required to pass an examination or examinations to the satisfaction of the Administration [concerned]. ·
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§ 4The level of knowledge required for certification shall be sufficient for [the] radio [officer]Provision

Certification knowledge must be enough for radio officer operators to do their radiocommunication duties safely and efficiently, and the Administration must consider relevant Organization recommendations when setting knowledge and training levels.

4. The level of knowledge required for certification shall be sufficient for [the] radio [officer] operators to carry out [his radio] their radiocommunication duties safely and efficiently. The knowledge reguired for obtaining each type of certificate defined in the Radio Regulations shall be in accordance with those Regulations. In addition, for all types of certificates defined in the Radio Regulations, the reguired knowledge and training shall include the subjects listed in the Appendix to this Regulation. In determining the appropriate level of knowledge and training, the Administration shall also take into account the relevant recommendations of the Organization. · · APPENDIX TO REGULATION [IV/1] IV/2, . Minimum additional knowledge and training requirements for radio [officers] personnel
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§ 1In addition to satisfying the requirements for the issue of a certificate in compliance with the RadioProvision

Radio operators must have knowledge and practical training in specified emergency, safety, and communications subjects, in addition to meeting Radio Regulations certificate requirements.

1. In addition to satisfying the requirements for the issue of a certificate in compliance with the Radio Regulations, radio [officers] operators shall have knowledge and training, including practical training, in the following: (a) The provision of radio services in emergencies, including- ·' fire aboard ship; (i) abandon ship; (ii) (iii) partial or full breakdown of the radio [station] installations; the operation of [lifeboats, liferafts, buoyant apparatus] survival craft and rescue boats and their equipment, with special reference to [portable and fixed lifeboat] radio [apparatus and emergency position-indicating radio beacons] life-saving appliances; survival at sea; first aid; ·fire prevention and fire-fighting, with particular reference to the radio installations; preventive measures for the safety of ship and personnel in connection with hazards related to radio equipment, including electrical, radiation, chemical and mechanical hazards; the use of the [IMCO] Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR) with . particular reference to radiocommunications; ship position-reporting systems and procedures; the use of the International Code of Signals and the [IMCO] Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary; radio medical systems and procedures. ' (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)
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§ 2The Administration may vary, as appropriate, the knowledge and training reguired by paragraphProvision

The Administration may adjust the knowledge and training required for issuing a radio operator’s certificate, if it is satisfied the existing certificate standard is adequate.

2. The Administration may vary, as appropriate, the knowledge and training reguired by paragraph , 1 for the issue of a radio operator's certificate to a holder of a certificate issued under the provisions of Chapter II, III or VI, provided the Administration is satisfied that the standard of training or level of knowledge for the issue of the certificate held is adeguate. · REGULATION [IV/2] IV/3 Mandatory minimum requirements to ensure the continued proficiency and updating of knowledge for GMDSS ~adio [offu:ers] personnel
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§ 1Every radio [officer] operator holding a certificate or certificates issued or recognized by theAmendment

Radio operators with Administration-issued or recognized certificates must keep meeting medical fitness and professional competence requirements to remain qualified for seagoing service.

1. Every radio [officer] operator holding a certificate or certificates issued or recognized by the Administration shall, in order to continue to qualify for seagoing service, be required to'satisfy the . Administration as to the following: · · (a) Medical fitness, particularly regarding eyesight, hearing and speech, at regular intervals . not exceeding five years; and ' ' 1 ' ' (b) professional competence- (i) by performing radio service in a seagoing ship with no single service interruption · exceeding five years; or (ii) by virtue of having performed functions relating to the duties appropriate to the 28 No. 16524 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 5 JULY 1995 Act No. 16, 1995 · TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT ACT, 1995 @ grade of certificate held which are considered to be at least equivalent to the seagoing service required in paragraph 1(b)(i); or by passing an approved test or successfully completing an approved training course or courses at sea or ashore which shall include those elements which are of direct relevance to the safety of life at sea, and which are applicable for the certificate that the person is holding, in accordance with the requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, and the Radio Regulations.
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§ 2When new modes, equipment or practices are [being introduced] to become mandatory aboardProvision

The Administration may require radio operators to pass approved tests or training when new shipboard modes, equipment, or practices are being introduced, and radio operators must complete approved training or exams to keep qualifying for seagoing service. The Administration must also make recent international regulatory changes available to ships entitled to fly its flag.

2. When new modes, equipment or practices are [being introduced] to become mandatory aboard ships entitled to fly [its] the flag of a Party, the Administration may require radio [officers] operators to pass an approved test or successfully complete an appropriate training course or courses, at sea or ashore, with particular reference to safety duties . . 3. Every radio [officer shall] operator, in order to continue to qualify for seagoing service on board particular types of ships for which special training requirements have been internationally agreed upon, shall successfully oomplete app-roved relevant training or examinations which shall take into ac:Count relevant international regulations and reCommendations. . -4. The Administration shall ensure that the texts of recent changes in international regulations relating to radiocommuniC3.tions and relevant to the safety of lite"atsea, are av8.ilable to ships [under] entitled to fly its (jurisdiction] flag. · · · ·
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§ 5Administrations are encouraged, in consultation with those concerned, to formulate or promoteAmendment

Administrations are encouraged to set up or promote refresher and updating courses for radio operators serving at sea, including re-entrants to seagoing service.

5. Administrations are encouraged, in consultation with those concerned, to formulate or promote the formulation of a structure of refresher and updating courses, either_ voluntary or mandatory, as appropriate, at sea or ashore, for radio [officers] operators who are serving at sea and especially for re-entrants to seagoing service. The course or courses [shall] should include elements that are of direct relevance to radio duties and include changes in marine radiooo;:;:;;;:;unication technology and relevant international regulations and recommenclations concerning the safety of life at sea.". Amendment of Regulation Vl/1 of Chapter VI of Annex to Convention
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§ 10Regulation Vl/1 of Chapter VI of the Annex to the Convention is hereby amended-Substitution

This section amends maritime certification rules for survival craft and rescue boats.

10. Regulation Vl/1 of Chapter VI of the Annex to the Convention is hereby amended- ( a) (b) by the substitution for the heading of the following heading: "Mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of certificates of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats"; by the substitution for subparagraphs (iii), (iv) and (v) of paragraph (e) of the following subparagraphs: "(iii) interpret the markings on survival craft and rescue boats with respect to the number · · ' of persons they are permitted to carry; (iv) make the correct commands required for launching and boarding the survival craft and rescue boats, clearing the ship and handling and disembarking from the survival craft or rescue boats; (v) prepare and launch survival craft and rescue boats safely into the water and clear the ship's side quickly;"; (c) by the substit!ltion for subparagraphs (viii) and (ix) of paragraph (e) of the following subparagraphs: "(viii) use signalling equipment, including [pyrotechnics] rocket parachute flares, hand · flares and buoyant smoke signals; · · (ix) use [portable] radio [equipment for survival craft] life-saving appliances;"; and (d) by the addition to paragraph (e) of the following subparagraph: "~ don and use an immersion suit; use a thermal protective aid." .. _ Amendment of Appendix to Regulation Vl/1 of Chapter VI of Annex to Convention . 11. The Appendix to Regulation Vl/1 of Chapter VI of the Annex to the Convention is hereby amended-- (a) by the substitution for the heading of the following heading: "Minimum knowledge required for the issue of certificates of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats"; (c) (b) by the substitution for subparagraph (c) of paragraph 2 of the following subparagraph: "(c) actions to be taken when called to survival craft and rescue boat stations;"; by the substitution for subparagraph (f) of paragraph 2 of the following subparagraph: "(f) actions to be taken when aboard a survival craft or rescue boat;"; . (q) by the substitution for paragraphs 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the following paragraphs: · "5. Construction and outfit of survival craft and rescue boats and individual items of their equipment. 30 No.16524 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 5 JULY 1995 . Act No. 16, 1995 TRANSPORT GENERAL AMENDMENT ACf, 1995 Particular characteristics and facilities of survival craft and rescue boats. 6.
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§ 7Various types of devices used for launching survival craft and rescue boats.Provision

This section is about various devices used for launching survival craft and rescue boats.

7. Various types of devices used for launching survival craft and rescue boats.
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§ 8Methods of launching survival craft [into a] and rescue boats in rough sea.";Substitution

This section replaces listed paragraphs about launching and handling survival craft and rescue boats in rough sea or rough weather, and about radio life-saving appliances carried in them.

8. Methods of launching survival craft [into a] and rescue boats in rough sea."; by the substitution for paragraph 10 of the following paragraph: "10. Handling survival craft and rescue boats in rough weather."; and by the substitution for paragraphs 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 of the following paragraphs: "15. Radio [deVices] life-saving appliances carried in survival craft and rescue boats, (e) (f) includillg-satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacons.
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§ 16Effects of hypothermia and its prevention; use of protective covers and protectiveProvision

This section concerns the effects of hypothermia, how to prevent it, and the use of protective covers and garments such as immersion suits and thermal protective aids.

16. Effects of hypothermia and its prevention; use of protective covers and protective garments, including immersion suits.and thermal protective aids.
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§ 17Methods of starting and operating a survival craft or rescue boat engine and itsProvision

This section lists topics on starting and operating survival craft or rescue boat engines and using emergency or motor lifeboats for marshalling liferafts and rescuing people at sea.

17. Methods of starting and operating a survival craft or rescue boat engine and its . accessories together with the use of the fire extinguisher provided. 18 .. Use of [emergency]~ boats and [motor) lifeboats for marshalling liferafts and rescue of survivors and persons in the sea.
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§ 19Beaching [a) survival craft and rescue boats.".Provision

Section heading about beaching of survival craft and rescue boats.

19. Beaching [a) survival craft and rescue boats.".
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  • Appendix to Regulation

    Sections 8, 10

  • Aviation Act, 1962

    Section 11

  • Chapter I of the Annex to the Convention is hereby amended by the substitution This provision amends Regulation

    Section 4

  • Chapter I of the Annex to the Convention is hereby amended This section amends Regulation

    Section 2

  • Chapter II of the Annex to the Convention is hereby This section amends the Appendix to Regulation

    Section 6

  • Fifth Schedule to Act

    Section 9

  • Fifth Schedule to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951

    Section 10

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2 instruments

  • International Code

    Section 1

  • Merchant Shipping Act, 1951

    Sections 1, 2, 3, 6

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  • Radio Regulations

    Section 1

  • Road Traffic Act, 1989

    Sections 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25

  • several maritime training and terminology provisions in the Convention annexes. 7. The Appendix to Regulation

    Section 7

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