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CONTROL OF NAVAL WATERS REGULATION 2015 (SLI NO 27 OF 2015) - REG 25

Vessels with dangerous cargoes not to enter naval waters without permission

             (1)  The superintendent of any naval waters may give written permission for a vessel carrying explosives or other dangerous goods to enter those naval waters.

             (2)  A permission under subsection (1) may be subject to conditions, including conditions as to time, berthing and discharge of cargo.

             (3)  A permission may be cancelled, or its conditions varied, at any time.

             (4)  The master of a vessel commits an offence of strict liability if:

                     (a)  the vessel is carrying explosives or other dangerous goods; and

                     (b)  the master causes or permits the vessel to enter or stay in naval waters; and

                     (c)  the entry or stay is not in accordance with a permission under this section.

Penalty:  10 penalty units.

             (5)  Subsection (4) does not apply if the master has a reasonable excuse for the relevant conduct.

Note:           A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code ).

             (6)  The master of a vessel in naval waters commits an offence of strict liability if:

                     (a)  the vessel is carrying explosives or other dangerous goods; and

                     (b)  the master causes or permits anything to be done in relation to the vessel or cargo that is not in accordance with a permission under this section.

Penalty:  10 penalty units.

             (7)  Subsection (6) does not apply if the master has a reasonable excuse for the relevant conduct.

Note:           A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code ).



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