National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003)RegulationsAddo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area Regulations12. Rules of travel |
| (1) | The skipper of a power-driven vessel shall adhere to a general safety rule of "keep right" while under way. |
| (2) | The skipper of a power-driven vessel shall keep out of the way of, and give right of way to a sailing vessel and any vessel propelled by oars or paddles. |
| (3) | When two sailing vessels approach each other they shall operate in accordance with the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972 published by the International Maritime Organisation. |
| (4) | The skipper of a power-driven vessel shall maintain a direct course when passing a sailing vessel. |
| (5) | When two power-driven vessels are approaching head on, the operator of each vessel shall alter course to starboard (right) so that each vessel shall pass on the port (left) side of the other. |
| (6) | The skipper of a vessel overtaking another vessel shall overtake the vessel on the port (left) side and shall keep the vessel out of the way of the vessel being overtaken. |
| (7) | The skipper of a vessel approaching a jetty or slipway shall give right of way to any departing vessel. |
| (8) | The skipper of a vessel shall not change course without first determining that it is safe to do so without risk of collision with another vessel or person in the water. |