Master must report reportable transfer operation incidents—the Act, s 243(2)(a) and (c)
46 Master must report reportable transfer operation incidents—the Act, s 243(2)(a) and (c)
The master of a ship must report a reportable transfer operation incident, in relation to the ship, to the Minister.
Maximum penalty—$11,000.
The Minister may direct the master of the ship to give additional reports.
The master of a ship must comply with the direction.
Maximum penalty—$11,000.
A report under this section must be made—
in accordance with Schedule 3, and
for a report under subsection (1)—as soon as practicable after the reportable transfer incident, and within 24 hours after the incident, and
for a report under subsection (2)—within 24 hours after the Minister gives the direction, or a longer period, not more than 14 days, approved by the Minister in writing.
It is a defence to a prosecution under this section if the master of the ship establishes—
the master was unable to make the report, or
the master had another reasonable excuse.
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