MARITIME POWERS ACT 2013 (NO. 15, 2013) - SECT 19 International agreements and decisions

MARITIME POWERS ACT 2013 (NO. 15, 2013) - SECT 19

Vessels, installations and aircraft

                   An authorising officer may authorise the exercise of maritime powers in relation to a vessel, installation or aircraft if the officer suspects, on reasonable grounds, that an international agreement or international decision applies to the vessel, installation or aircraft.

Note 1:       For when international agreements and international decisions apply, see section 12.

Note 2:       The regulations may provide for additional powers, or for limited powers, to be exercised under an international agreement or international decision: see section 33.