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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Civil liability for pollution of marine environment from marine structures - Liability for pollution from marine structures and operations

385K: Offence

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"Breaking the rules about offshore installations can lead to big fines or prison time."

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You can commit an offence if you own or are in charge of a regulated offshore installation. You must have a current certificate of insurance for the installation. If you do not have this certificate, you can be imprisoned for up to 2 years or fined $200,000.

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Part 26ACivil liability for pollution of marine environment from marine structures
Liability for pollution from marine structures and operations

385KOffence

  1. The owner and person in charge of a regulated offshore installation each commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to a fine of $200,000 if, without reasonable excuse, a current certificate of insurance issued under the marine protection rules is not for the time being in force in respect of the regulated offshore installation.

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  • Section 385K: inserted, on , by section 62 of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 84).