17Forfeiture of sanctioned vessels

#### 17 Forfeiture of sanctioned vessels (1) A sanctioned vessel is forfeited to the Commonwealth if: (a) a direction is given to the sanctioned vessel under subregulation 8(4); and (b) the sanctioned vessel contravenes the direction. Exception—safety of vessel or human life (2) Subregulation (1) does not apply if the contravention is necessary to secure the safety of the sanctioned vessel or human life. Exception—authorisation or requirement under Part IIIAAA of the Defence Act 1903 (3) Subregulation (1) does not apply if the contravention is authorised or required under Part IIIAAA of the Defence Act 1903.