Penalty for sending or attempting to send unseaworthy vessel on voyage

(1) No person shall send, attempt to send or cause a vessel to be sent on a voyage a vessel that is unsafe. (2) A person who contravenes sub-section (1), commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than one thousand dollars and not more than five thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years unless such person adduces evidence to show that– (a) all reasonable care was taken to ensure that the vessel was seaworthy before proceeding on a voyage; or (b) such emergency situation existed as rendered it justifiable and reasonable in the circumstances for the vessel to proceed on a