117DProhibited vessel

#### 117D Prohibited vessel (1) This regulation applies to a person who is operating a prohibited vessel in the Marine Park. (2) A prohibited vessel must not approach closer than 300 metres to a cetacean. (3) A prohibited vessel must move at a constant speed of less than 6 knots away from a cetacean that is approaching so that the vessel remains at least 300 metres away from the cetacean. > Note: A boat travelling at a speed that is the equivalent of a brisk walking pace is not exceeding 6 knots. (4) A prohibited vessel must not be used for a whale watching activity or a swimming‑with‑whales activity. (5) If a prohibited vessel is operated in a way that contravenes subregulation (2), (3) or (4), the person operating the vessel is guilty of an offence. Penalty: 50 penalty units. (6) An offence under subregulation (5) is an offence of strict liability.