98Requirements for responsible consignors or agents

98 Requirements for responsible consignors or agents

98 Requirements for responsible consignors or agents

(1) The responsible consignor or agent for bulk dangerous goods to be carried by a ship must, at least 24 hours before the ship’s latest estimated time of arrival in the port, provide the relevant authority for the port in which the ship is to be berthed with—

(a) a bulk dangerous goods declaration, and

(b) a vessel stowage plan.

Maximum penalty—100 penalty units for a corporation and 20 penalty units for an individual.

(2) A declaration and plan must—

(a) be in the approved form and method, and

(b) contain the supporting documentation and other information required by the relevant authority.

Maximum penalty—100 penalty units for a corporation and 20 penalty units for an individual.