(1) A person shall not employ a seafarer in a ship in a capacity or in a geographical area precluded by any restriction in that seafarer's medical fitness certificate.
(2) A person shall not employ a seafarer in a ship carrying chemicals in bulk unless that seafarer is the holder of a valid medical fitness certificate issued in respect of a medical examination undertaken not more than 12 months previously, notwithstanding that the period of validity specified in the medical fitness certificate may exceed 12 months.
(3) An employer who contravenes subregulation (1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or to both.
(4) In any proceedings for an offence under this regulation it is a defence for the employer to show that all reasonable steps had been taken by him or her to ensure compliance with these Regulations.