Western Australian Consolidated Regulations

PORT AUTHORITIES REGULATIONS 2001 - REG 57

57 .         Suspension and revocation of pilotage exemption certificates

        (1)         This regulation applies if the harbour master considers that a person who holds a pilotage exemption certificate —

            (a)         has contravened the Act or these regulations; or

            (b)         is unable to move a vessel safely in the port concerned.

        (2)         If subregulation (1)(a) applies, the harbour master may give the person written notice —

            (a)         suspending the operation of the pilotage exemption certificate for any period that the harbour master considers appropriate; or

            (b)         revoking the pilotage exemption certificate.

        (3)         If subregulation (1)(b) applies, the harbour master is to give the person written notice revoking the pilotage exemption certificate.

        (4)         A notice under subregulation (2) or (3) has effect on the day on which the person who holds the pilotage exemption certificate is given the notice or on any later day specified in the notice.

        (5)         A person whose pilotage exemption certificate is suspended or revoked under subregulation (2) or (3) must return it to the harbour master within 14 days after being given notice of its suspension or revocation, whether or not the person intends to appeal against the suspension or revocation.

        (6)         A person who does not comply with subregulation (5) commits an offence.

        Penalty: $2 000.