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Section 50 Offence about approval of information on builders plate

Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2016

A person must not approve information on a builders plate fixed to, or to be fixed to, a ship unless—

(a) the person is a builders plate approver; and

(b) the information is correct and complies with the ABP Standard; and

(c) the person is—

(i) an individual residing in Australia; or

(ii) a corporation registered in Australia.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Queensland Marine Safety Regulation 2016 current as at 1 February 2026. Official text: legislation.qld.gov.au.

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