Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2016
sec.80Particular ships must use light while underway
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sec.80 Particular ships must use light while underway
This section applies to a ship that is more than 20m, is capable of a speed of more than 20kn and only operates in smooth waters, other than— a fishing ship; or a recreational ship. The owner and master must ensure that— the ship is equipped with a flashing yellow all-round light; and the light is used while the ship is underway. Maximum penalty—200 penalty units. (sec.80-ssec.1) This section applies to a ship that is more than 20m, is capable of a speed of more than 20kn and only operates in smooth waters, other than— a fishing ship; or a recreational ship. (sec.80-ssec.2) The owner and master must ensure that— the ship is equipped with a flashing yellow all-round light; and the light is used while the ship is underway. Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
- (a) a fishing ship; or
- (b) a recreational ship.
- (a) the ship is equipped with a flashing yellow all-round light; and
- (b) the light is used while the ship is underway.