Geographical application

In force

(1)

This Part applies to a vessel situated in any of the following areas:

(a)

waters within the coastal sea of Australia;

(b)

waters within the exclusive economic zone of Australia;

(c)

waters that are beyond the exclusive economic zone of Australia.

(2)

Section 9 does not apply to an offence against Division 2 or 3A or a civil penalty provision in Division 2 or 3A.

(3)

The master or owner of a foreign vessel, or a recreational vessel that does not have Australian nationality:

(a)

does not commit an offence against Division 2 that relates to the vessel; and

(b)

is not liable for a civil penalty for a contravention of a civil penalty provision in Division 2 that relates to the vessel;

unless, at the time when the conduct constituting the alleged offence or contravention occurs, the vessel is:

(c)

in an Australian port; or

(d)

entering or leaving an Australian port; or

(e)

in the internal waters of Australia; or

(f)

in the territorial sea of Australia; or

(g)

in the exclusive economic zone of Australia; or

(h)

an Australian‑based foreign Greater Sunrise vessel.

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