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Crimes (Ships and Fixed Platforms) Act 1992

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#### 19 Arrest of offenders etc. (1) A ship’s master may arrest and hold in custody any person whom he or she has reasonable grounds to believe has committed an offence against Division 1. (2) A ship’s master may hold an alleged offender in custody only until he or she can deliver the alleged offender to: (a) the appropriate authorities of any Convention State; or (b) another appropriate authority.

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