Regulations
Written by SABBWWA   
Monday, 26 May 2008


In terms of Regulations of the Marine Living Resources Act (1998):


* It is an offence to approach any whale closer than the 300m’s without a permit.

* There is LEGAL boat-based-whale-watching Permit holders in certain areas.

* No cow-calf whale pairs may be approached by anyone.

*Clients are advised to ensure that their operator has a permit to approach whales closer than 300m.

* Clients on board and illegal vessel may be charged with contravening these regulations if the operator approaches a whale closer than 300m’s.

* YOUR CURRENT LEGAL PERMIT HOLDER S IN SOUTH AFRICA IS LISTED HERE .