188DObstruction of officers or crew members

188D Obstruction of officers or crew members (a) the person obstructs another person; and (b) the other person is an officer; and (c) the person knows the officer is acting in an official capacity. 12 months. (a) the person obstructs another person; and (b) the other person is a member of the crew of a vessel who is engaged in the navigation, management or operation of the vessel; and (c) the person knows the member is engaged in the navigation, management or operation of the vessel. 12 months. (3) Strict liability applies to subsections (1)(b) and (2)(b). (4) In this section: acting in an official capacity, in relation to an officer, means the officer is exercising powers or performing functions under, or otherwise related to the administration of, this Act. obstruct includes hinder and resist. officer means: (a) a shipping inspector; or (b) a person authorised under section 147(2). Marine Act 1981 44