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The committee recommends that amendments be made to the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (the National Law) in regards to the penalties imposed on an operator of a vessel for acting in a reckless or negligent manner, regardless of intent. In particular, the committee recommends that consideration should be given to situations where the operator of a vessel has been found to be acting in a negligent or reckless manner which has the potential to result in the loss of life.