36   Authorised officer may give certain directions

(1)  An authorised officer (within the meaning of the Marine Safety Act 1998) may direct the owner or master of a vessel from which sewage or other waste is being discharged or deposited in contravention of this Part to do any or all of the following:

(a)  to take specified action to ensure that no further sewage or waste is so discharged or deposited,

(b)  to return the vessel to its mooring,

(c)  if the vessel is a commercial vessel, to cease commercial operations until:

(i)  any action specified under paragraph (a) has been taken, and

(ii)  an authorised officer has inspected the vessel and approved in writing of the vessel resuming those commercial operations.

(2)  A direction referred to in subclause (1) (b) or (c) may be given only if the authorised officer considers that it is necessary to prevent the further discharge or deposit of waste from the vessel concerned.

(3)  The owner or master of a vessel to whom a direction is given under this clause must not fail to comply with the direction.

Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.