Western Australian Current Acts

OFFSHORE MINERALS ACT 2003 - SECT 403

403 .         Declaration of safety zone around a structure or equipment

        (1)         The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette , establish a safety zone around a structure or equipment in coastal waters.

        (2)         A safety zone may only be established for the purpose of protecting the structure or equipment.

        (3)         The safety zone may extend not more than 500 metres from the outer edge of the structure or equipment.

        (4)         The order may apply to —

            (a)         all vessels; or

            (b)         all vessels except those specified in the order.