[MAT 36,175] Scraping and cleaning of ship’s hull35 

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(1) Any person who scrapes or cleans any hull or other external surface of a ship in a manner—
  • (a)which permits the introduction of non-indigenous harmful aquatic organisms or pathogens, paint residues or HAFC into Fiji waters;
  • (b)which is inconsistent with the requirements applying to the scraping and cleaning of hulls published by the Authority, an Administration or the International Maritime Organization from time to time; or
  • (c)which contravenes a direction given to the person by the Chief Executive Officer or an authorised officer in relation to the scraping or cleaning of the hull,

commits an offence and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or to both.

(2) The owner and master of a vessel in relation to which an offence is committed under this section shall also be liable for that offence.