Regulation 47 Offence: proceeding on a voyage without approval
(1)
A person serving as master of a vessel to which Part 3 applies is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale if that vessel proceeds on a voyage in contravention of—
(a)
regulation 41, or
(b)
regulation 53(4).
(2)
An owner of a vessel to which Part 3 applies is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale if that vessel proceeds on a voyage in contravention of—
(a)
regulation 41, or
(b)
regulation 53(4).
(3)
It is a defence to a charge under this regulation that the person charged took all reasonable steps to avoid commission of the offence.