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Marine Act 1981
188Release from detention
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188 Release from detention
A vessel detained under section 186 may be detained until such
time as the Director is satisfied that:
(a) the owner or master has complied with the provisions of
Parts 3 and 4; and
(b) the vessel is fit to proceed to sea on its proposed voyage
without danger to human life.
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