Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) If AMSA is satisfied that a vessel is not constructed , equipped or operated in acc ordance with the Prevention of Pollution Convention ( whether or not the vessel is required to be so constructed , equipped or operated ) , AMSA may give to the master or the owner of a vessel a written direction that requires one or more of the following :
(a) that the vessel not enter or use any port, or a specified port or specified ports, in Australia or the exclusive economic zone of Australia ;
(b ) that the vessel comply with sp ecified requirements while it:
(a) is approaching, entering, or using any port, or a specified port or specified ports, in Australia or the exclusive economic zone of Australia; or
(b) is in or is leaving any port, or a specified port or specified ports, in Australia or the exclusive economic zone of Australia.
(2) AMSA may exercise its powers under subsection ( 1) in relation to a vessel only to the extent that AMSA is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient to do so for the protection of the environment.
(3) A direction under subsection ( 1) is not a
legislative instrument.