PART 3Control and enforcement

Offences in respect of which a fine only may be imposedI110

1

Any contravention of—

a

regulation 5(2)(f) (electromagnetic compatibility);

b

regulation 5(2)(g), in so far as it requires a ship to comply with paragraphs 8 and 9 of regulation 18 in Chapter V (approval, surveys and performance standards of navigational systems and equipment and voyage data recorder);

c

regulation 5(2)(i) (long-range identification and tracking of ships),

is an offence by the owner and master.

2

Any contravention of—

a

regulation 5(2)(b) (use of ships’ routeing system);

b

regulation 5(2)(k), in so far as it requires a ship to comply with regulation 23 in Chapter V (pilot transfer arrangements),

is an offence by the owner, master or any other person responsible.

3

Any contravention of regulation 5(2)(d) (ships’ manning) is an offence by the owner or master.

4

An offence under this regulation is punishable—

a

on summary conviction–

i

in England and Wales by a fine; or

ii

in Scotland or Northern Ireland by a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;

b

on conviction on indictment by a fine.