Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

CONTROL OF NAVAL WATERS REGULATION 2015 (SLI NO 27 OF 2015) - REG 26

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

                     (a)  either:

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

                             (ii)  explosives or other dangerous goods are loaded onto, or unloaded from, the vessel; and

                     (b)  the master does not cause the vessel to display prominently:

                              (i)  between sunrise and sunset--a large red flag or burgee; and

                             (ii)  between sunset and sunrise--a red light, visible in clear weather for at least 3 kilometres.

Penalty:  5 penalty units.

             (2)  Subsection (1) 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 ).