63
In forceProvisions adequate for voyage
Chapter 2Seafarers
Part 5Health, accommodation and welfare
Division 2Provisions
63 Provisions adequate for voyage
(1)
The master of a vessel must not take the vessel to sea, or cause or permit the vessel to be taken to sea, unless the vessel is carrying:
(a)
drinking water of suitable quality and quantity; and
(b)
food of suitable quality, quantity, nutritive value and variety;
having regard to the nature and duration of the voyage and the number, and cultural and religious backgrounds, of the vessel’s seafarers.
(2)
A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
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