109Collisions

109 Collisions (1) The master of a vessel (vessel A) commits an offence if: (a) vessel A is involved in a collision with another vessel (vessel B); and (b) the master of vessel A knows that vessel A was involved in a collision with vessel B; and (c) the master fails to do all of the following: (i) render to vessel B all practical assistance to save vessel B, its passengers and its crew from any danger caused by the collision; (ii) stay by vessel B until he or she has ascertained that there is no need for further assistance; (iii) if vessel A is a recreational vessel – give to the master of vessel B the name and address of the master or owner of vessel A; (iv) if vessel A is not a recreational vessel – give the following information to the master of vessel B: (A) the name of vessel A; (B) vessel A's port of registry or home port; (C) the port from which vessel A has come and to which it is bound. (2) Strict liability applies to subsection (1)(a) and (c). subsection (1) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse for failing to do the things mentioned in subsection (1)(c)(ii), (iii) or (iv).