5Control of vessel passing through lock—the Act, s 400

5 Control of vessel passing through lock—the Act, s 400

5 Control of vessel passing through lock—the Act, s 400

(1) For the Act, section 400(1)(f)(i), the master of a vessel passing through a lock must operate the vessel in accordance with the directions of the lock-keeper at the lock.

Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.

(2) If there is no person on board the vessel who is able to comply with the directions of the lock-keeper, the lock-keeper may cause the vessel to be operated in a way the lock-keeper considers appropriate.

(3) When exercising a power under this section in relation to a vessel, the lock-keeper may—

(a) unfasten or cut a rope or chain by which the vessel is moored or secured, and

(b) obtain assistance the lock-keeper considers necessary for the purpose of exercising the power.

(4) In this section—

operate includes the following—

(a) moor,

(b) place,

(c) remove,

(d) unmoor.