63Provisions adequate for voyage

#### 63 Provisions adequate for voyage (1) The master of a vessel must not take the vessel to sea, or cause or permit the vessel to be taken to sea, unless the vessel is carrying: (a) drinking water of suitable quality and quantity; and (b) food of suitable quality, quantity, nutritive value and variety; having regard to the nature and duration of the voyage and the number, and cultural and religious backgrounds, of the vessel’s seafarers. (2) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1). Penalty: 10 penalty units.