P&I Associates (Pty) Ltd.  our correspondents in South Africa, has provided us with the following information.

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To sum up the current ruling is the 21 day notice period for permits stands and the attached application form has to be completed in all cases. In addition the following documentation has to be submitted by the agent or representative of the owner/operator of the vessel:
 
1. Copy of foreign firearm license (country of export);
2. Copy of foreign firearm and ammunition export permit (we might just have the weapons export permit);
3. Motivational letter from owners/agent as to why the weapons are required and reason for short notice to our local SAPS for the application for a permit;
4. Copies of passport of the Master of the vessel and security personnel authorised to use the weapons;
5. Letter of authorisation for the personnel to utilise the weapons;
6. Previous ports of call, next port of call (after Durban) and end destination for the weapons;
7. Dangerous cargo declaration;
8. Details of vessel’s local agent;
9. Quantity and description of ammunition and firearms (I think we have the weapons details);
10. Full details of vessel;
11. A copy of the vessel’s international security/safety certificate.

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