Clause 2 of this private member's bill adds wording that says, “or allow the disposal”, so it reads:
No person or ship shall dispose or allow the disposal
Does “allow the disposal” refer only to the vessel owner, or does it refer to the vessel operator? Is it anyone who is observing that vessel, who is nearby and may see this happening? Would they potentially be as guilty of an offence by allowing the disposal to happen without reporting it or seeing it happen? If not, how is this bill going to avoid that situation?