Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2017C00123:section:96
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2017C00123
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 96
Character Range: 105901–106600

96  Doing things as soon as practicable
  The following are to be taken into account in determining whether a maritime officer has done something as soon as practicable under this Part:
 (a) the location of the place where a person is arrested or detained;
 (b) the weather conditions at the time;
 (c) the means of transport available;
 (d) the need to proceed or continue with the exercise of powers under this Act;
 (e) the need to ensure the safety of a vessel, installation or aircraft;
 (f) the need to take action to:
 (i) protect human life, animal life or the environment; or
 (ii) aid a vessel in distress; or
 (iii) obtain medical assistance for any person.

Division 2—Persons detained