110Collision Regulations

110 Collision Regulations (1) A master or other person concerned with the navigation, management or operation of a vessel in Northern Territory waters must not contravene the Regulations made in respect of the prevention of collisions. Marine Act 1981 17 (2) The owner of a vessel commits an offence if: (a) the vessel is operated in Northern Territory waters; and (b) the vessel is not provided with appropriate means of exhibiting the lights, shapes and signals prescribed for use in or in connection with the prevention of collisions. (3) The master of a vessel commits an offence if: (a) the master operates the vessel in Northern Territory waters; and (b) the vessel is not provided with appropriate means of exhibiting the lights, shapes and signals prescribed for use in or in connection with the prevention of collisions. (4) An offence against subsection (1), (2) or (3) is an offence of strict subsection (1), (2) or (3) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse.