52Operating a vessel other than in accordance with determination

#### 52 Operating a vessel other than in accordance with determination (1) The master of a vessel must not operate the vessel, or cause or permit another person to operate the vessel, if: (a) a determination under section 51 is in force for the vessel; and (b) the operation of the vessel is not in accordance with the determination. Fault‑based offence (2) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1). Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years or 300 penalty units, or both. Civil penalty (3) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1). Civil penalty: 3,000 penalty units.