1120 - 11/16 – Rise of Stowaway Attempts in South African Ports – South Africa

The Club has been recently advised of the strengthening approach of South African Authorities towards stowaways following a recent increase in the number of stowaway attempts in Durban.

Following a number of attempts by stowaways to board vessel in the port of Durban the following advice has been received from the Club Correspondent in Durban:

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The authorities in South Africa have adopted a rather robust approach with regard to stowaways following a rise in attacks over the last two months.

The rule in South Africa is as follows:

Should any unlawful person gain access onto a ship in a South African port, the person will automatically be deemed to be a stowaway unless the vessel can provide photographic, video or 3rd party evidence (terminal security) that the stowaway attempted to board the vessel in Durban.

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Further to this, the Club Correspondents have issued the attached recommendations for the attention of Members.

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