S.L. 499.3 Art. 4Mooring services agreementbetween the Authority and the Service Provider.

(1) Subject to the provisions of the Act, the Authority shall organise and ensure the provision of mooring services in the areas referred to in regulation 3(1) by entering into a mooring services agreement with the Service Provider in terms of regulation 32.

(2) Prior to entering into an agreement with the Service Provider, the Authority shall ensure that the structures of the Service Provider is such as to allow for the adequate provision of mooring services in accordance with the provisions of these regulations and of the mooring services agreement.

(3) If the Service Provider fails to maintain adequate structures as required in sub-regulation (2) or fails to provide the mooring services in accordance with the provisions of these regulations or of the mooring services agreement, the Authority shall temporarily engage competent persons to ensure the proper provision of the mooring services.

(4) The Authority shall establish, in accordance with the mooring services agreement, the number of licensed mooring men required for the provision of the mooring services at any one time, taking into account applicable regulations, market considerations and the efficacy of the service to be provided.

Licensed Mooring Men