| 5(2) | Failure to appoint an agent | $1,000/6 months |
| 6(2) | Failure to make an application to berth | $25,000/6 months |
| 7(2) | Failure to engage a licensed pilot | $100,000/2 years |
| 8(3) | Failure to obey lawful orders or to assist ports management company (“PMC”) | $25,000/6 months |
| 9(2) | Failure to clear all cables | $25,000/6 months |
| 10(2) | Failure to give way to vessels more than 12 metres in length | $25,000/6 months |
| 11(2) | Failure to apply for prior approval for speed testing in port area. | $25,000/6 months |
| 11(5) | Failure to adhere to conditions of approval for speed testing in port area | $25,000/6 months |
| 12(2) | Failure to follow specified speed in port area | $100,000/2 years |
| 13(2) | Failure to report dangerous condition of vessel | $100,000/2 years |
| 14(2) | Failure to seek prior approval for use of lifeboats/rafts | $25,000/6 months |
| 14(6) | Breach of conditions of approval for use of lifeboats/rafts | $25,000/6 months |
| 15(2) | Failure to seek prior approval for adjustment/calibration of navigational equipment | $25,000/6 months |
| 15(5) | Breach of conditions of approval to adjust/calibrate navigational equipment | $25,000/6 months |
| 16(4) | Failure to adhere to conditions to start discharge/loading after berthing | $25,000/6 months |
| 17(2) | Failure to seek prior approval to come near wharf | $25,000/6 months |
| 18(2) | Failure to obey and execute orders made by PMC | $25,000/6 months |
| 19(2) | Failure to remove/fix buoys/rope buoys | $25,000/6 months |
| 20(2) | Failure to use fenders | $25,000/6 months |
| 21(2) | Failure to fix and maintain safe and proper gangways | $25,000/6 months |
| 22(2) | Embarking/leaving a vessel in motion | $25,000/6 months |
| 23(2) | Failure to seek prior approval for berthing in tier | $25,000/6 months |
| 23(4) | Failure to comply with conditions | $25,000/6 months |
| 24(2) | Failure to keep competent watchman | $25,000/6 months |
| 24(6) | Breach of conditions of approval for exemption | $25,000/6 months |
| 25(2) | Failure to secure openings in vessels during hours of dark if not in use or failure to have the openings well lit when in use | $25,000/6 months |
| 26(4) | Carrying out repair works to berthed vessel at the wharf or failure to comply with conditions | $25,000/6 months |
| 27(4) | Failure to seek prior approval for propellers to be worked while vessel is moored to the wharf or failure to comply with conditions | $25,000/6 months |
| 28(2) | use of passenger landing stage or steps for time longer than that required to load/ unload passengers baggage | $25,000/6 months |
| 28(4) | Allowing the landing/shipping of goods from or to vessel via landing stage/steps | $25,000/6 months |
| 29(2) | Washing down the decks/discharging water from vessel lying alongside the wharf in a manner which may damage or cause damage to goods lying on the wharf | $100,000/2 years |
| 30(2) | Failure to seek prior approval to go over or across the deck of another vessel | $25,000/6 months |
| 30(4) | Breach of conditions of approval by PMC to allow goods and passengers to pass over the decks of vessel | $25,000/6 months |
| 31(2) | Failure to use silencers on vessel engines | $25,000/6 months |
| 32(2) | Use of loud devices between the hours of 7.00 pm and 6.00 am | $25,000/6 months |
| 32(4) | Use of whistle, sirens, bell or fog horn in a port | $25,000/6 months |
| 33(2) | Failure to display lights during hours of darkness while at the wharf | $25,000/6 months |
| 34(2) | Failure to exhibit signals that diving is in progress | $25,000/6 months |
| 35(3) | Failure to report accidents | $25,000/6 months |
| 36(2) | Failure to provide written report to PMC as requested | $25,000/6 months |
| 36(4) | Failure to seek prior approval to careen or haul vessel within a port | $25,000/6 months |
| 37(2) | Vessels careened or hauled to shore without approval of PMC | $25,000/6 months |
| 37(4) | Failure to remove careened or hauled vessel contrary to subregulation (1) upon request | $25,000/6 months |
| 38(2) | Failure to remove all equipment and materials after the servicing of the vessel | $25,000/6 months |
| 39(2) | Failure to use tug assistance while berthing/un-berthing a vessel within a port | $25,000/6 months |
| 40(2) | Failure to notify PMC of obstruction/vessel within port waters or failure to display signals and lights near obstruction | $100,000/2 years |
| 40(4) | Failure to take steps to remove obstruction/vessel | $100,000/2 years |
| 41(2) | Failure to properly and effectively moor a vessel | $25,000/6 months |
| 41(4) | Failure to comply with directions given by PMC in respect of cyclonic weather conditions | $25,000/6 months |
| 41(7) | Make fast any rope or failure to moor the vessel on the bollards provided on the wharf | $25,000/6 months |
| 41(9) | Failure to comply with directions given by PMC to moor vessel in tiers | $25,000/6 months |
| 41(11) | Failure to give reasonable access for persons or goods over the deck of vessel upon directions from PMC | $25,000/6 months |
| 43(2) | Failure to engage adequate number of men to handle lines or tugs and boats to handle running lines | $25,000/6 months |
| 44(2) | Failure to anchor or keep anchored the vessel in a port properly and safely | $25,000/6 months |
| 44(6) | Failure to adhere to notice in respect of classes of vessels to anchor within designated area | $25,000/6 months |
| 44(8) | Permitting a boat or other floating objects to ride astern of or fastened to vessel | $25,000/6 months |
| 48(2) | Failure to supply information prior to arrival at a port | $25,000/6 months |
| 49(2) | Failure to provide PMC with cargo manifest 24 hours prior to expected time of arrival | $25,000/6 months |
| 50(2) | Failure to provide PMC with cargo manifest prior to departure or as soon as it is practicable | $25,000/6 months |
| 51(2) | Failure to provide manifest in the form prescribed or to PMC | $25,000/6 months |
| 52(2) | Landing cargo at the wharf or port area without approval from PMC | $25,000/6 months |
| 53(5) | Failure to adhere to requirements in respect of packaging for the shipment of goods or to deliver goods contrary to subregulation (2) or to comply with directions | $25,000/6 months |
| 54(3) | Failure to comply with directions to adjust the weight of overloaded cargo containers or to comply with directions given under subregulation (2) | $25,000/6 months |
| 55(2) | Failure to seek prior approval to anchor or berth vessel in a fairway, approach to port or any other area of the port | $25,000/6 months |
| 55(4) | Failure to comply with direction given under subregulation (3) | $25,000/6 months |
| 56(2) | Failure to seek prior approval to tow, navigate, anchor or moor rafts or logs or timber within the port area | $25,000/6 months |
| 56(4) | Failure to comply with direction given under subregulation (3) | $25,000/6 months |
| 57(2) | Control, operation, attempt to operate a vessel whilst intoxicated | $100,000/2 years |
| 58(2) | Failure to seek prior approval to deposit bulk items on PMC wharf | $25,000/6 months |
| 58(5) | Breach of conditions of approval for deposit of bulk items on PMC wharf | $25,000/6 months |
| 59(4) | Failure to remove cargo handling equipment after the loading or unloading of vessel | $25,000/6 months |
| 60(2) | Failure to cooperate with PMC in cases of emergency upon directions from PMC | $25,000/6 months |
| 61(2) | Failure by an adult to accompany and or prohibit a child under his or her care or custody to remain on the wharf | $25,000/6 months |
| 62(3) | Loitering at the wharf | $25,000/6 months |
| 63(2) | Use of explosives, gun, discharge of flare or rocket without prior approval | $25,000/6 months |
| 64(2) | Unauthorised entry into enclosed areas | $25,000/6 months |
| 65(2) | Entering or leaving enclosed areas without using specified entry or exit points | $25,000/6 months |
| 66(2) | Interfering with gate, grill or door | $100,000/ 2years |
| 67(2) | Using naked light in a shed belonging to PMC | $25,000/6 months |
| 68(3) | Smoking within designated non-smoking area | $25,000/6 months |
| 69(2) | Failure to advise PMC of fallen goods | $25,000/6 months |
| 70(3) | Failure to report damage to PMC property | $25,000/6 months |
| 71(2) | Failure to seek written approval of PMC in respect of public demonstrations | $25,000/6 months |
| 72(2) | Vandalising property | $100,000/2 years |
| 73(2) | Improper behaviour | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 74(2) | Failure to seek prior written approval to bring intoxicating liquor into port | $25,000/6 months |
| 75(2) | Unauthorised selling | $25,000/6 months |
| 76(3) | Failure to comply with terms of notice in respect of maximum weight of goods | $25,000/6 months |
| 77(4) | Failure to comply with notice in respect of designated free passage areas | $25,000/6 months |
| 78(2) | Failure to adhere to directions made by PMC in respect of mooring, etc of vessels | $25,000/6 months |
| 79(2) | Failure to comply with an order for the removal of vessel at berth alongside a wharf | $25,000/6 months |
| 80(3) | Failure to comply with directions to unload certain goods that may create a nuisance, be dangerous or objectionable in nature or conditions and requirements | $25,000/6 months |
| 81(3) | Failure to comply with directions in respect of moving and placing of goods | $25,000/6 months |
| 82(2) | Failure to comply with directions in respect of removal of goods from the wharf | $25,000/6 months |
| 83(3) | Failure to comply with directions to leave etc wharf or an area of the port | $100,000/2 years |
| 84(5) | Failure to seek prior written approval to enter closed wharf | $25,000/6 months |
| 85(2) | Failure to produce certificate of registration or any other certificate relating to the vessel | $25,000/6 months |
| 86(5) | Failure to comply with notice to remove inward cargo | $25,000/6 months |
| 87(2) | Failure to seek prior written approval for storage of goods | $25,000/6 months |
| 90(3) | Failure to comply with directions of the traffic inspector | $25,000/6 months |
| 90(4) | Obstructing or hindering a traffic inspector in the exercise of his or her powers | $100,000/2 years |
| 91(4) | Contravention of a provision of subregulation (3) | $25,000/6 months |
| 92(3) | Engaging in commercial operation in a port without a licence | $25,000/6 months |
| 94(2) | Failure to comply with provisions of the licence | $25,000/6 months |
| 95(2) | Advertising on property within the port without approval of PMC | $25,000/6 months |
| 96(4) | Placing or altering structure without approval or breaching of conditions of approval for private facilities | $25,000/6 months |
| 99(2) | Failure to permit PMC to inspect facility | $25,000/6 months |
| 100(3) | Undertaking soil investigation without approval or breaching a condition of approval to undertake soil investigations | $25,000/6 months |
| 101(2) | Discharging oil etc from vessels into waters of port | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 102(2) | Discharging sewage from vessel | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 102(4) | Failure to seek prior written approval of PMC to discharge sewage into port waters | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 102(6) | Failure to seek approval of PMC before discharging sewage in port waters or approach to port | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 103(2) | Discharging garbage from vessel | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 104(2) | Discharging contaminated ballast water into port | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 105(2) | Discharging bathroom and laundry wastes within the definition of oil, oily mixture, noxious liquid substances or sewage | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 106(2) | Discharging contaminated tank washings or cargo washings into port | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 106(5) | Discharging bilge matter containing oil into port | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 107(2) | Failure to report an incident involving the vessel | $25,000/ 6 months |
| 107(4) | Discharging solid ballast, ashes or other undesirable substances into port | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 108(2) | Discharging refuse from vessel | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 108(4) | Failure to screen over-side discharge while moored at wharf | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 108(6) | Failure to clean part of wharf opposite the berth occupied by the vessel | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 109(2) | Discharging oil, oily mixture, spirit, any inflammable liquid or harmful substances from property | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 110(2) | Discharging sewage or drain water into port | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 110(5) | Failure to comply with conditions of approval | $100,000/ 2 years; a further fine of $100 per day for each day the discharge continues in contravention of the condition set by PMC |
| 111(2) | Dumping refuse etc near port | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 112(2) | Dumping material on foreshore or waters of port without approval | $100,000/ 2 years |
| 112(4) | Failure to comply with conditions of approval from dumping of materials | $25,000/6 months |
| 113(2) | Failure to have proper control over course and speed of water ski | $25,000/6 months |
| 113(4) | Failure to have power ski fitted with automatic engine cut-off, to put ski in neutral position when hand is removed from throttle | $25,000/6 months |
| 113(6) | Failure to give full attention to navigation of vessel | $25,000/6 months |
| 113(8) | Driving a water ski whilst being under the age of 15 years | $25,000/6 months |
| 114(2) | Permitting or driving a vessel to tow a water skier without the presence of a ski observer | $25,000/6 months |
| 114(4) | Being towed by a water ski boat without the presence of ski observer | $25,000/6 months |
| 115(6) | Failure to comply with conditions of approval for the use of an allocated area for club or association | $25,000/6 months |
| 116(2) | Swimming, bathing, water skiing, diving in an allocated area | $25,000/6 months |
| 116(4) | Allowing vessel to enter an allocated area | $25,000/6 months |
| 117(2) | Organising water sports without approval of PMC | $25,000/6 months |
| 117(4) | Conducting, promoting, engaging or allowing a vessel to be used in conjunction with water sports without the terms of the approval | $25,000/6 months |
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