Removal of equipment
12 Removal of equipment
While a vessel is being loaded or unloaded, a person may only remove or interfere with material handling equipment required by this Order:
if there is an emergency; or
as directed by:
the duty officer on the vessel watch; or
the chief mate; or
the master of the vessel.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
An offence against subsection (1) is a strict liability offence.
A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
A person to whom subsection (1) applies must replace or restore the material handling equipment as soon as there is no longer any reason for its removal or interference.
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