Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1985 No. 9 TORRES STRAIT FISHERIES REGULATIONS - REG 8

8. (1) The master of a boat in an area of Australian jurisdiction shall comply
with the measures required by Marine Orders, Part 30 (Prevention of
Collisions) as in force at the commencement of these Regulations relating to
the prevention of collisions and the provision and use of lights and signals.

(2) A person who fails to comply with sub-regulation (1) is guilty of an
offence against these Regulations punishable on conviction by a fine not
exceeding $500.

(3) The imposition of a penalty under this regulation does not relieve a
person from civil liability for damage occasioned by that person's failure to
comply with a measure which, under this regulation, that person was obliged to
comply with.

(4) In this regulation, a reference to Marine Orders is a reference to orders
made under the Navigation (Orders) Regulations.