8Requirements of orders to be complied with

#### 8 Requirements of orders to be complied with (1) The master of a boat in an area of Australian jurisdiction shall comply with the measures required by Marine Orders, Part 30 (Prevention of Collisions) as in force at the commencement of these Regulations relating to the prevention of collisions and the provision and use of lights and signals. (2) A person who fails to comply with subregulation (1) is guilty of an offence against these Regulations punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units. (2A) An offence under subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability. > Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code. (3) The imposition of a penalty under this regulation does not relieve a person from civil liability for damage occasioned by that person’s failure to comply with a measure which, under this regulation, that person was obliged to comply with. (4) In this regulation, a reference to Marine Orders is a reference to orders made under the Navigation (Orders) Regulations.