S.L. 625.1 Art. 3Prohibition of ships in a safety zone.

(1) The Minister may, pursuant to paragraphs (h), (i)

and (j) of sub-article (1) of article 9 of the Act, and for the purposes set out therein, by order published in the Gazette, prohibit ships from entering a safety zone without his consent, subject to any exceptions, as may be specified in that order.

(2) If any ship enters a safety zone in contravention of an order under this regulation, its owner, charterer, manager or master shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine (multa) not exceeding one million euro (€1,000,000) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one (1) year or to both such fine and imprisonment.