MARITIME POWERS ACT 2013 (NO. 15, 2013) - SECT 96 Doing things as soon as practicable

MARITIME POWERS ACT 2013 (NO. 15, 2013) - SECT 96

                   The following are to be taken into account in determining whether a maritime officer has done something as soon as practicable under this Part:

                     (a)  the location of the place where a person is arrested or detained;

                     (b)  the weather conditions at the time;

                     (c)  the means of transport available;

                     (d)  the need to proceed or continue with the exercise of powers under this Act;

                     (e)  the need to ensure the safety of a vessel, installation or aircraft;

                      (f)  the need to take action to:

                              (i)  protect human life, animal life or the environment; or

                             (ii)  aid a vessel in distress; or

                            (iii)  obtain medical assistance for any person.