Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00454:section:172
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00454
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 172
Character Range: 294356–295144

172  Ship masters
 (1) The master of a security regulated ship or a ship regulated as an offshore facility commits an offence if:
 (a) the master becomes aware of a maritime transport or offshore facility security incident; and
 (b) the master fails to report the incident as required by section 178 as soon as possible.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
 (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a report that must be made to a particular person if:
 (a) the master believes, on reasonable grounds, that the person is already aware of the incident; or
 (b) the master has a reasonable excuse.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in subsection (2) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
 (3) Subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.