# The Merchant Shipping (Mandatory Ship Reporting) Regulations 1996, Regulation 4: Offences and penalties


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1749/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-mandatory-ship-reporting-regulations-1996/regulation-4
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