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Navigation Act 2012

179No presumption of fault

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#### 179 No presumption of fault If a collision occurs involving one or more vessels: (a) a vessel is not taken to be at fault merely because of a contravention of this Part in relation to the vessel; and (b) the collision is not taken to have been caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of a seafarer of a vessel merely because of a contravention of this Part in relation to the vessel.

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