If you are the master of a ship, you must show a certificate of insurance when asked by a harbourmaster, a Customs officer, or the Director. This certificate is required by section 363 or section 364. You need to produce it on demand when someone in authority asks to see it.

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Part 25Civil liability for pollution of marine environment
Mandatory insurance for certain ships and offshore installations

365Production of certificate of insurance

The master of a ship must produce any certificate of insurance required by section 363 or section 364 on demand if requested by a harbourmaster, any officer of Customs, or the Director.

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1974 No 14 s 37(6)

Notes

Section 365: amended, on 23 October 2013, by section 59 of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 84).