(1) The Commissioner may, by writing, require:
(a) the master of a particular ship to which section 129 applies, or the agent or other representative in Australia of the owner or charterer of the ship; or
(b) the master of a ship included in a class of ships to which section 129 applies, or the agent or other representative in Australia of the owner or charterer of the ship;
to make a return of the amounts so paid or payable.
(2) An instrument under paragraph (1)(a):
(a) must be given to the master, agent or representative; and
(b) is not a legislative instrument.
(3) An instrument under paragraph (1)(b) is a legislative instrument.