(1) The Minister may make such regulations as he or she considers necessary or expedient to give effect to and for the better carrying out of the objects and purposes of this Part and to provide generally for safety at sea and for giving full effect to the Safety Convention and such regulations may include matters for which there are no express provisions in the Convention.
(2) Every omission or neglect to comply with, and every act done without reasonable cause and contrary to the provisions of the Safety Convention and any regulations made under this section, shall be an offence and in respect of any such offence the offender, subject to the provisions of this Act and such Safety Convention or regulations is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.