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Article 24 Vessels adrift

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(1)

The owner or master of a vessel adrift in the harbour shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary convictions to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

(2)

It shall be a defence for the owner or master of a vessel charged with an offence under this paragraph (1) above to prove that the vessel did not become adrift as the result of any neglect or default on his part.