New South Wales Consolidated Acts

PORTS AND MARITIME ADMINISTRATION ACT 1995 - SECT 24

24 Marine safety functions generally

The Minister has general responsibility for marine safety, including:

(a) the safe operation of recreational and commercial vessels, and

(b) the safety of navigation in ports and other navigable waters, and

(c) the protection of the environment in connection with the use of vessels in State waters (within the meaning of the Marine Pollution Act 1987 ).