nomad wrote:Yeah, it sounds like a commercial operator but I dont know for sure. How many operate from Dundee?
Its not a big deal just another accident on the water
You’re right Nomad, no big deal, but could be a bl..dy expensive one.
Failure to report $5k
New engine & hull repair $$$$
Now if the boat was out of Survey – then I guess an insurance claim could be void.
Report of Accident or Other Occurrence
Note:
Section 117 of the Marine Act states that:
The master of a vessel which, when in the Northern Territory, or whose next port of call is at a port of place in the
Territory:
(a) is involved in or causes an accident or collision;
(b) receives damage which renders or is likely to render it unsafe;
(c) has been in great danger from the act of some other vessel;
(d) has been in danger of wreck or collision;
(e) fouls or does damage to a pipeline, submarine cable or marine navigational aid;
(f) is involved in an incident in which the sea is polluted by oil or by any noxious substance either by it or by
another vessel; or
(g) being a vessel other than a fishing vessel, having left a port or place in the Territory, puts back to that port
or place,
shall, as soon as practicable thereafter, report the event in writing to the Director.
FAILURE TO COMPLY CARRIES A PENALTY OF $5000
