(1) A person contravenes this subsection if:
(a) the person provides a report or information to a vessel traffic service authority; and
(b) the report or information is false or misleading in a material particular.
Fault - based offence
(2) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty
(3) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty: 2,400 penalty units.