244Simplified outline of this Chapter

244 Simplified outline of this Chapter

(1) This Chapter provides for compliance with, and enforcement of, this Act. (2) Part 2 confers wide‑ranging powers on AMSA to give directions in relation to vessels. (3) Part 3 deals with the detention of vessels and provides an offence for operating a detained vessel. The Part also empowers an officer of Customs to refuse clearance to vessels. (4) Part 4 provides for the appointment of inspectors and sets out their powers and functions including the following: (a) powers to board vessels; (b) powers of inspection, search and seizure; (c) powers to issue prohibition and improvement notices. (5) Part 5 contains provisions that support the civil penalty provisions. (6) Part 6 relates to infringement notices and voluntary enforceable undertakings.