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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.