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Shell Tankers BV (Owner of MV Sericata)

Date of offence or contravention
Type of offence or contraventionDischarge of oil from a ship into State waters, contrary to s.8(1) of POWBONS Act
Background of offence or contravention
Date of court hearing9 May 2002
Date of court order9 May 2002
Judicial officerMr J. Klestadt
Court and locationGeelong
Proceeding number

Court orders made

Convicted and fined $25,000.

Costs: $5,682

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