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Regulation 4 Offences and penalties

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(1)

A master of a ship who contravenes any requirement of regulation 3 shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or on conviction on indictment to a fine.

(2)

It shall be a defence to any charge under these Regulations for the accused to prove he took all necessary steps to avoid commission of the offence.