sec.184Illegal boarding of or remaining alongside or hovering near a ship

### sec.184 Illegal boarding of or remaining alongside or hovering near a ship A person must not go on board, remain alongside or hover near a ship in a pilotage area or port unless the person— has the permission of the ship’s owner or master or a person authorised by the owner or master; or is there on official business under an Act; or has another reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. - (a) has the permission of the ship’s owner or master or a person authorised by the owner or master; or - (b) is there on official business under an Act; or - (c) has another reasonable excuse.