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Marine Order 27 (Safety of navigation and radio equipment) 2016
38Distress defence
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38 Distress defence
For a person who is operating the radio station of a vessel, it is a defence to a prosecution under this Order that:
(a) the vessel is in distress; and
(b) the person cannot comply with this Order; and
(c) the person uses any means available to attract attention to make known the vessel’s position and to obtain help.