18Issue of certificate

18 Issue of certificate

(1)  After considering an application under regulation 16 and the matters in regulation 17 , MAST, in consultation with the relevant port operator, may –

(a) issue a pilotage exemption certificate to the applicant with or without conditions; or

(b) refuse to issue a pilotage exemption certificate to the applicant.

(2)  A pilotage exemption certificate is to specify –

(a) any conditions to which it is subject; and

(b) the pilotage area to which it applies; and

(c) any restrictions that apply; and

(d) the period for which it remains in force.

(3)  Unless MAST determines otherwise, a pilotage exemption certificate is not to be issued in respect of the Tasman Bridge restricted area.