Marine Safety Act 1998

If an investigation has been ordered under this Division that involves any alleged incompetence or misconduct of the holder of a marine safety licence, the responsible regulator may suspend the licence pending the investigation and determination of the matter if the responsible regulator has reason to believe that it would be dangerous for the holder of the licence to continue the activities authorised by the licence.

A suspension under this section may not exceed 14 days.

The responsible regulator may only extend the suspension beyond that period if authorised to do so by order of a Judge of the Local Court. A judge may, on application by the responsible regulator, make such an order if satisfied there is reasonable cause to do so.