18ABlocking of channel

#### 18A Blocking of channel 18A Blocking of channel > > (1) If a vessel is blocking a channel or part of a channel in a port (other than a pilotage port), the master of that vessel is to warn all approaching vessels that the channel or part is blocked— > > > > > (a) between sunrise and sunset—by displaying or causing to be displayed the day signal, and > > > > > (b) between sunset and sunrise—by displaying or causing to be displayed the night signal, and > > > > > (c) if the vessel is in or near an area of restricted visibility, whether by day or night— > > > > > > > (i) by displaying or causing to be displayed the night signal, and > > > > > > > (ii) by sounding or causing to be sounded the sound signal. > > > (2) Subclause (1) does not apply in respect of a dredger. > > > (3) If a day or night signal is being displayed or a sound signal made by the master of a vessel or by any other person (whether in a channel or port or from a position on the shore of a channel or port), the master of any other vessel must not proceed or attempt to proceed along the channel or enter or attempt to enter the port without ensuring that it is safe to do so. > > > (4) In this clause— > > > > day signal means a black triangle or cone, point up, between 2 black balls in a vertical line. > > > > dredger means any vessel used for the purpose of removing any material or article from the bed of waters, whether for the purpose of deepening such waters or otherwise, and includes any vessel secured in any navigable waters for the purposes of carrying out such work. > > > > night signal means a green light between 2 red lights in a vertical line. > > > > sound signal means 3 short distinct rapid rings of a bell, each ring being of approximately 5 seconds duration, at intervals of not more than 2 minutes duration. > > Maximum penalty (subsections (1) and (3)): 50 penalty units. > > **cl 18A:** Ins 2016 (613), Sch 1 \[2\].