Ocean Emperor Master Convicted
The master of the Ocean Emperor pleaded guilty in the Cairns Magistrates Court on 11 August, to six charges under section 268(1B) of the Navigation Act 1912.
The charges proven were that, he, being the master of the Ocean Emperor, had failed to report as soon as practicable to AMSA a defect in the ship or its boilers, machinery or equipment that had effected or was likely to effect the seaworthiness or safety of the ship.
The six charges relate to failure to report defects in six locations off the east coast of Queensland between 22 and 29 July 2010.
He was convicted on all charges and fined a total of $18,000.
The Ocean Emperor remains at anchorage within the Port of Cairns.
Source: AMSA