45Advance notification of entry of vessels

45 Advance notification of entry of vessels (1) The port operator of a designated port commits an offence if: (a) the port operator receives advance notification of the entry into the port of a vessel carrying dangerous goods in accordance with one of the following: (i) Australian Standard AS 3846-2005; (ii) any other Australian or International Standard generally applicable to the storage, handling or transport of dangerous goods in ports that is prescribed for this paragraph; (iii) a requirement of the port operator; and (b) the port operator fails to give a copy of the notification to the regional harbourmaster for the port immediately after receiving it. Ports Management Act 2015 47