Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01022:reg:179
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01022
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 179
Character Range: 269355–270219

179  Requirements relating to prohibited vessels
 (1) A person (the operator) operating a prohibited vessel commits an offence of strict liability if the operator contravenes subsection (2), (3) or (4) in the Marine Park.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.

Distance from, and speed near, cetaceans
 (2) The operator must not allow the vessel to approach closer than 300 metres to a cetacean.
 (3) The operator must move the vessel, at a constant speed of less than 6 knots, away from a cetacean that is approaching so that the vessel remains at least 300 metres away from the cetacean.
Note: A boat travelling at a speed that is the equivalent of a brisk walking pace is not exceeding 6 knots.

Limitation on use of vessel for certain activities
 (4) The operator must ensure that the vessel is not used for a whale watching activity or a swimming‑with‑whales activity.