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NAVIGATION ACT 2012 (NO. 128, 2012) - SECT 214

Liability of master or owner under vessel traffic service arrangements

             (1)  The master of a vessel is not relieved from responsibility for the conduct and navigation of the vessel merely because the vessel is subject to vessel traffic service arrangements.

             (2)  A requirement under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory that vessel traffic service arrangements be complied with does not affect the liability of the owner or master of a vessel that complies with such arrangements for:

                     (a)  loss or damage caused by the vessel; or

                     (b)  loss or damage caused by a fault of the navigation of the vessel.



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