65Passenger ferries in pilotage areas

65 Passenger ferries in pilotage areas

(1)  MAST may prohibit the navigation of any vessel in a pilotage area if MAST believes the vessel is to ply for the purpose of conveying passengers, or passengers and vehicles, from within the pilotage area.

(2)  A prohibition under subregulation (1)  –

(a) may be imposed orally, by visual signal, by radio, by telephone or in writing; and

(b) has effect for such period as MAST determines.

(3)  The master of a vessel must comply with any prohibition under subregulation (1) .

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.