148Notice of intention to place scientific observer on fishing vessel

148 Notice of intention to place scientific observer on fishing vessel

(1)  The Secretary, by notice in writing, must give notice to the owner or master of a fishing vessel of the intention to place a scientific observer on the vessel.

(2)  A notice must specify a date which is not earlier than 14 days after the date of the notice on or after which the fishing vessel is not to put to sea without a scientific observer on board.

(3)  The owner or master of the fishing vessel may agree to a scientific observer being placed on board before the date specified in the notice.

(4)  The owner or master of a fishing vessel to whom a notice has been given must not put the vessel to sea after the date specified in the notice –

(a) without a scientific observer on the vessel; or

(b) otherwise than with the Secretary's approval and subject to any conditions imposed by the Secretary.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.