Marine and Safety (Pilotage and Navigation) Regulations 2017
75Speed limits
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75 Speed limits
(1) The master of a vessel must not navigate the vessel at a speed likely to –
(a) damage any wharf, shore, bank or any other vessel; or
(b) interfere with any other vessel in its proper navigation.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
(2) MAST, if it considers necessary, by notice, may direct the master of any vessel or class of vessels not to navigate the vessel or vessels at a speed exceeding the speed specified in the notice.
(3) A person who is given a notice under subregulation (2) must comply with that notice.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.