Marine Order 43 (Cargo and cargo handling — livestock) 2018
13Information on livestock loaded onto vessel
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13 Information on livestock loaded onto vessel
(1) The master of a vessel may take a vessel loaded with livestock to sea only if he or she has provided to AMSA details of the number, weight and kind of livestock loaded onto the vessel.
Note The number of animals loaded onto the vessel that is provided to and accepted by the master as accurate, is referred to in the industry as the actual number.
(2) A person who provides to the master of a vessel details of the number, weight and kind of livestock loaded onto the vessel must ensure that the details are accurate.
(3) An offence against subsection (1) or (2) is a strict liability offence.
(4) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1) or (2).