Geographical application

In force

(1)

Section 9 does not apply to:

(a)

an offence against subsection 148(3); or

(b)

a contravention of subsection 148(1), so far as it is a civil penalty provision.

(2)

The master or owner of a foreign vessel who is given a direction under section 147:

(a)

does not commit an offence against subsection 148(3) that relates to the vessel; and

(b)

is not liable for a civil penalty for a contravention of subsection 148(1) that relates to the vessel;

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