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Navigation Act 2012

18Definition of special purpose vessel

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#### 18 Definition of special purpose vessel A vessel is a special purpose vessel if it is: (a) a vessel that is used or for use for a purpose specified in the regulations; and (b) specified by the regulations to be a special purpose vessel for the purposes of this section.

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