Queensland Numbered Acts Queensland Numbered ActsAfter section 172--
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'(1) This section applies if a shipping inspector reasonably believes a ship is unseaworthy.
'(2) By written notice attached to the ship, the shipping inspector may declare the ship is unseaworthy and must not be operated, other than in a way approved by the shipping inspector.
'(3) A person must not contravene a declaration under subsection (2).
Maximum penalty--200 penalty units.
'(4) If the identity of the owner or master of the ship is known to the shipping inspector, the shipping inspector must give the owner or master a copy of the declaration.
'(5) Also, the shipping inspector may, by written direction to the owner or master of the ship, require the owner or master to remove the ship from Queensland waters within a period stated in the direction and in a way approved by the shipping inspector.
'(6) A person given a direction under subsection (5) must comply with the direction, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.
Maximum penalty--200 penalty units.
'(7) If the identity of the owner or master of the ship is not known to the shipping inspector, the ship is taken to be abandoned property for the purposes of section 175A.'.