27   Carrying uncategorised noxious liquid substances prohibited

(Reg 13.1.3 of Annex II of MARPOL)

(1)  The master and the owner of an Australian ship are each guilty of an offence if an uncategorised noxious liquid substance is carried as cargo or part cargo in bulk on the ship in State waters.

Maximum penalty:

(a)  in the case of an individual—$6,600, or

(b)  in the case of a corporation—$33,000.

(2)  In proceedings for an offence against this section in relation to a ship it is sufficient for the prosecution to allege and prove that an uncategorised noxious liquid substance was carried as cargo or part cargo in bulk on the ship in State waters.