(Reg 6.4.3
of Annex I, Reg 8.3.3 of Annex II and Reg 4.9 of Annex IV, of MARPOL)
The master and the owner of a ship in respect of which a NSW certificate is in
force that is discovered to have a defect that substantially affects the
integrity of the ship or the efficiency or completeness of its equipment must
notify the Minister of the defect without delay and in the manner prescribed
by the regulations.
: Maximum penalty--(a) in the case of an individual--$1,100, or(b) in the case of a corporation--$5,500.