Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) The pilot in command of an aircraft for a flight contravenes this subregulation if:
(a) the aircraft is in level flight, or is manoeuvring near the surface of water; and
(b) the aircraft does not, as far as possible:
(i) keep clear of a vessel; or
(ii) avoid impeding the navigation of a vessel.
(2) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (1).