Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00094:section:246
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00094
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 246
Character Range: 229612–230658

246  Directions in relation to vessels
 (1) AMSA may, by notice in writing given to the master or the owner of a vessel, give any of the following directions:
 (a) that the vessel not enter or use any port, or a specified port or specified ports, in Australia or the exclusive economic zone of Australia;
 (b) that the vessel comply with specified requirements while it:
 (a) is approaching, entering, or using any port, or a specified port or specified ports, in Australia or the exclusive economic zone of Australia; or
 (b) is in or is leaving any port, or a specified port or specified ports, in Australia or the exclusive economic zone of Australia.
 (2) AMSA may give a direction under subsection (1) in relation to a foreign vessel only if the vessel is:
 (a) in an Australian port; or
 (b) entering or leaving an Australian port; or
 (c) in the internal waters of Australia; or
 (d) in the territorial sea of Australia, other than in the course of innocent passage.
 (3) A direction under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.