Marine and Safety (Pilotage and Navigation) Regulations 2017
77Speed trials
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77 Speed trials
(1) If a vessel is engaged in any trial of speed or operating in competition in a manner that is likely to cause a special risk of collision, MAST may give the master of the vessel oral or written directions as to –
(a) the time when the vessel is to leave any wharf; and
(b) the course to be taken by the vessel at any point of such trial of speed or of operation.
(2) A person who is given directions under subregulation (1) must comply with those directions.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.