Lifesaving equipment under scrutiny

SOUTH AFRICA: The Minister of Transport has called for comments on the draft the draft Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Equipment and Fire Appliances) Regulations, 2025.

Industry has until 14 December 2025 to submit written comments to the Department of Transport.
The regulations seek to clarify the required safety equipment for all classes of vessels.

Click on the link below for the new regulation:
20251114 Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Equipment and Fire Appliances) Regulations, 2025 .