Queensland Consolidated Regulations

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (MARINE SAFETY) REGULATION 2016 - REG 59

59 Ensuring master and crew members hold required licence

(1) The owner of a Queensland regulated ship must ensure a person operating the ship as its master holds the required licence.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

(2) The owner of a recreational ship does not contravene subsection (1) if—

(a) the owner believes, on reasonable grounds, the person operating the ship as its master holds the required licence; or

(b) the ship is being operated without the knowledge or consent of the owner.

(3) The owner or master of an other Queensland regulated ship must ensure a person acting as a crew member of the ship holds the required licence.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.