Commonwealth Numbered Acts Commonwealth Numbered ActsVessels, installations and aircraft
An authorising officer may authorise the exercise of maritime powers in relation to a vessel, installation or aircraft if the officer suspects, on reasonable grounds, that an international agreement or international decision applies to the vessel, installation or aircraft.
Note 1: For when international agreements and international decisions apply, see section 12.
Note 2: The regulations may provide for additional powers, or for limited powers, to be exercised under an international agreement or international decision: see section 33.