64Vessels in dangerous condition not to enter pilotage areas

64 Vessels in dangerous condition not to enter pilotage areas

(1)  The master of a vessel must not allow the vessel to enter a pilotage area without the permission of MAST if –

(a) the vessel or any part of it is on fire; or

(b) there has been a fire on the vessel within 24 hours before its arrival in the pilotage area; or

(c) any cargo on the vessel is on fire; or

(d) the vessel is in such a leaky, unseaworthy or unusual condition that it is likely to endanger the safety or navigation of the pilotage area.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(2)  The master of the vessel must notify MAST of any matter referred to in subregulation (1) before entering a pilotage area.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.