37Vessels exceeding 25 metres in length

37 Vessels exceeding 25 metres in length

(1)  The master of a commercial vessel exceeding 25 metres in length overall must not cause or allow the vessel to pass under the Bridge under its own power unless –

(a) the master of the vessel has advised VTS of the passage; and

(b) the passage is made only by way of the main navigation channel and through the aperture under the main navigation span.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(2)  The master of a tug that is towing a commercial vessel exceeding 25 metres in length overall must not cause or allow either vessel to pass under the Bridge unless –

(a) the master of the tug has advised VTS of the passage; and 

(b) the passage, of both vessels, is made only by way of the main navigation channel and through the aperture under the main navigation span.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(3)  A person who has advised VTS orally of a passage under subregulation (1) or (2) must, if VTS so directs, confirm the warning in writing.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(4)  For the avoidance of doubt –

(a) a vessel is taken to be proceeding under its own power for the purpose of this regulation even if the vessel is under sail or drifting; and

(b) the master of a tug is not required to advise VTS of passage under the Bridge in accordance with subregulation (2)(a) if the tug is attached by a towline to a vessel, the master of which has advised VTS of passage under the Bridge in accordance with subregulation (1)(a) .