Marine (Domestic Commercial Vessel National Law Application) Act 2013
25Duty of persons in relation to domestic commercial vessels
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25 Duty of persons in relation to domestic commercial vessels
(1) A person must not unreasonably cause, or do an act or omit to do an act that may cause, the loss or destruction of, or serious damage to, a domestic commercial vessel.
(2) A person must take such actions as are reasonably practicable to prevent the loss or destruction of, or serious damage to, a domestic commercial vessel.
(3) Without limiting subsection (1), a person contravenes that subsection if the person prevents or restricts the master of the vessel from making or implementing a decision that, in the professional opinion of the master, is necessary for the safety of the vessel.