### sec.16 Defence ships This Act does not apply to a ship belonging to— the Australian Defence Force; or the naval, military or air forces of a foreign country. However, if the master of a ship mentioned in subsection (1) voluntarily uses the services of a pilot, the master and owner of the ship are liable for pilotage fees under this Act. (sec.16-ssec.1) This Act does not apply to a ship belonging to— the Australian Defence Force; or the naval, military or air forces of a foreign country. (sec.16-ssec.2) However, if the master of a ship mentioned in subsection (1) voluntarily uses the services of a pilot, the master and owner of the ship are liable for pilotage fees under this Act. - (a) the Australian Defence Force; or - (b) the naval, military or air forces of a foreign country.

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