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Marine and Safety (Pilotage and Navigation) Regulations 2017
55Rights of way for vessels approaching navigation span from opposite directions
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55 Rights of way for vessels approaching navigation span from opposite directions
(1) If 2 or more vessels approach the Bridge to pass under the navigation span from opposite directions, the master of each vessel must cause a sound signal to be given that is likely to be audible to the master of the other vessel.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
(2) If the situation specified in subregulation (1) arises, any vessel proceeding downstream has the right of way over any vessel proceeding upstream.