299AReport of disposal of sediment relating to safety, accident or pollution

299A  Report of disposal of sediment relating to safety, accident or pollution Report of disposal of sediment must be made to Director of Biosecurity  (a) the vessel disposes of sediment in Australian territorial seas; and  (b) the disposal is:  (i) for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the vessel in an emergency or saving life at sea; or  (ii) accidental; or  (a) set out the reason for the disposal of the sediment; and  (b) be made as soon as practicable, and in any case within 24 hours, after a member of the vessel’s crew becomes aware of the disposal.  (3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if:  (b) a report under subsection (1) is required to be made in relation to the vessel; and  (c) the report is not made in accordance with this section. Penalty for contravention of this subsection: 120 penalty units.