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Marine Act 1981
115ADuty not to obstruct
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115A Duty not to obstruct The owner or the master of a vessel commits an offence if: (a) the owner or master operates, moors, anchors or secures the vessel, or allows the vessel to be operated, moored, anchored or secured; and (b) the manner in which the vessel is operated, moored, anchored or secured is likely to: (i) obstruct or impede the safe passage or navigation of another vessel; or (ii) create a hazard to the safe passage, navigation or operation of another vessel. 1 year.