9Lock-keeper’s signal—the Act, s 400

9 Lock-keeper’s signal—the Act, s 400

9 Lock-keeper’s signal—the Act, s 400

(1) For the Act, section 400(1)(f)(i), the lock-keeper at the lock must give a signal to the master of a vessel that it is appropriate for the vessel to proceed through the lock—

(a) if the signal is given during the day—

(i) by showing a green flag, or

(ii) by displaying a green light, either fixed or flashing at the rate of approximately 60 flashes per minute, or

(b) if the signal is given at night—by displaying a green light, either fixed or flashing at the rate of approximately 60 flashes per minute.

(2) The master of a vessel must ensure the vessel does not approach within 150m of a lock unless the lock-keeper at the lock has given a signal to proceed under subsection (1).

Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.