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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Obligations and powers in relation to marine protection documents - General rule

268: Marine protection documents to be held and complied with if required by marine protection rules

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"Follow marine rules and have the right documents to protect the sea"

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You must have a marine protection document if the marine protection rules say you need one. You have to make sure you have the right document and follow the rules. You must also follow the conditions in the document. If you have a marine protection document, you may need to set up a management system to protect the marine environment. You have to train and supervise your employees to make sure they follow the rules. You must also provide enough resources to protect the marine environment. You can find more information about the marine protection rules and documents by looking at the Maritime Transport Act and other related laws.

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Part 22Obligations and powers in relation to marine protection documents
General rule

268Marine protection documents to be held and complied with if required by marine protection rules

  1. Every person who does anything, or uses or operates anything, for which a marine protection document is required under the marine protection rules made under this Act, shall ensure that—

  2. the appropriate document is held in accordance with the marine protection rules; and
    1. the provisions of that document and all relevant marine protection rules are complied with.

      1. Every holder of a marine protection document shall—

      2. if so required by the marine protection rules, establish and follow a management system that will ensure compliance with the relevant prescribed standards for protection of the marine environment and the conditions attached to the marine protection document; and
        1. provide training and supervision to all employees of the holder who are engaged in doing anything to which the marine protection document relates, so as to maintain compliance with the relevant prescribed standards for protection of the marine environment and the conditions attached to the marine protection document; and
          1. provide sufficient resources to ensure compliance with the relevant prescribed standards and the conditions attached to the marine protection document.

            Compare
            • 1990 No 98 s 12
            • 1991 No 116 s 3