Division 6 Annual surveying of ships

164   Ships to be surveyed annually

(Reg 6.1.4 of Annex I and Reg 8.1.4 of Annex II of MARPOL) (cf former Act s 38)

The owner of a ship in respect of which a NSW certificate issued under this Part is in force must cause the structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and material of the ship to be surveyed for the purpose of ensuring its compliance with the relevant provisions of MARPOL at least once every 12 months.

Maximum penalty:

(a)  in the case of an individual—$2,200, or

(b)  in the case of a corporation—$11,000.