Harbors and Navigation Regulations 2023
Sch 8Vessels without compliance plate—maximum number of persons
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Schedule 8—Vessels without compliance plate—maximum number of persons 1—Maximum number of persons that may be carried on vessel that does not have compliance plate The maximum number of persons that may be carried on a vessel that does not have a compliance plate fitted by the manufacturer stating the maximum number of persons that may be safely carried as determined in accordance with AS 1799.1 must be determined in accordance with the following tables:
Table 1—Maximum safe capacity (adults) for conventional vessels without flybridges Length (m) 3.5 4.5 5.5 Breadth (m)
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
A vessel with a length of 5.5 m and a breadth of 2 m has a capacity of 6 adults.
Table 2—Maximum safe capacity (adults) for conventional vessels with flybridges Length (m) 4.5 5.5 Breadth (m) 1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
A flybridge vessel with a length of 8 m and a breadth of 2.5 m has a capacity of 8 adults.