46Restrictions

46 Restrictions

The master of a vessel must not cause or allow the vessel to –

(a) pass under the Bridge except through an aperture prescribed in this Division for use by such a vessel; or

(b) be in, or be navigated in, any part of the main navigation channel or of the Tasman Bridge restricted area except while the vessel is proceeding in a direction at right angles, or nearly right angles, to the longitudinal centre line of the Bridge unless it is proceeding under sail only and in conformity with these regulations; or

(c) be navigated within the main navigation channel or in the Tasman Bridge restricted area in a manner likely to cause interference with the navigation of any other vessel; or

(d) be at anchor within the Tasman Bridge restricted area or in the main navigation channel; or

(e) enter or cross the main navigation channel while a vessel is being, or is about to be, navigated in that channel; or

(f) obstruct the passage of any vessel being navigated, or intended to be navigated, through any aperture of the Bridge; or

(g) be made fast to any part of the structure of the Bridge unless authorised by MAST; or

(h) remain in any aperture unless authorised by MAST; or

(i) touch or strike any part of the Bridge.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.